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Netflix Secures Cannes Drama “La Bola Negra” for $5 M

5/25/2026

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Netflix bought worldwide rights to La Bola Negra for $5 million after a Cannes bidding war.
The film opened at Cannes to an ovation, with directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (Los Javis) debuting and targeting the Palme d’Or and Queer Palm.
Movistar Plus+, Suma Content Films and Pedro Almodóvar’s El Deseo back the film.
The cast features Guitarricadelafuente, Bernardeau, Lola Dueñas, Glenn Close and a Penélope Cruz cameo.

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Netflix bought worldwide rights to La Bola Negra for $5 million after a Cannes bidding war.
The film opened at Cannes to an ovation, with directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (Los Javis) debuting and targeting the Palme d’Or and Queer Palm.
Movistar Plus+, Suma Content Films and Pedro Almodóvar’s El Deseo back the film.
The cast features Guitarricadelafuente, Bernardeau, Lola Dueñas, Glenn Close and a Penélope Cruz cameo.