La bola negra

La bola negra is a Spanish-language film from Cannes-winning directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, known together as Los Javis. The story follows three generations of men at pivotal moments in Spanish history, connecting their experiences through desire, love, pain, and the enduring effects of secrets and repression.

Carlos, played by Milo Quifes, searches for belonging in a divided Spain. Sebastián, portrayed by Guitarricadelafuente, discovers a connection across opposing sides, while Alberto, played by Carlos González, uncovers a buried family secret that brings suppressed truths to light.

When: November 4 through November 12

Showtimes: November 4 at 4:00 PM and 7:45 PM; November 5 at 12:15 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:45 PM; November 6, 7, and 8 at 12:00 PM, 3:45 PM, and 7:30 PM; November 9 at 3:45 PM and 7:30 PM; November 10 at 3:15 PM and 7:30 PM; November 11 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and November 12 at 12:00 PM, 3:15 PM, and 7:30 PM.

Runtime: 2 hours, 40 minutes

Directors: Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo

Featuring: Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close

Language: Spanish with English subtitles

Format: All screenings in Moviehouse 1 and Moviehouse 2 are presented on 35mm. Screenings in the other auditoriums are digital.

Venue: Coolidge Corner Theatre

Tickets: Price not available

All dates: Nov 5 at 4:00 PM · Nov 6 at 12:00 PM · Nov 7 at 12:00 PM · Nov 8 at 12:00 PM · Nov 9 at 3:45 PM · Nov 10 at 3:15 PM · Nov 11 at 3:00 PM · Nov 12 at 12:00 PM