‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory
The Guardian Culture's headline. Reported by The Guardian Culture, The Guardian UK.
What the sources say, in brief
The Guardian profiles La Bola Negra, a maximalist queer spectacular described as an eye-popping war and prejudice epic starring Penélope Cruz in a blond wig and Glenn Close speaking Spanish. According to The Guardian, the film was dreamed up by former lovers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, the directing duo known in Spain as a pair. The piece reports that the film is already bagging awards and is bound for Oscars glory. The excerpts supplied are partial, so the article's full account of the film's reception and production is not available here. No disagreements between the sources were identified, as both entries are from The Guardian and carry the same text.
Key points
- The Guardian describes La Bola Negra as an eye-popping war and prejudice epic.
- According to The Guardian, Penélope Cruz stars in a blond wig in the film.
- The Guardian reports that Glenn Close appears speaking Spanish.
- The Guardian says directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo are former lovers.
- The Guardian reports the film is already bagging awards and bound for Oscars glory.
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‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory. The Guardian profiles La Bola Negra, a maximalist queer spectacular described as an eye-popping war and prejudice epic starring Penélope Cruz in a blond wig and Glenn Close speaking Spanish. According to The Guardian, the film was dreamed up by former lovers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, the directing duo known in Spain as a pair. The piece reports that the film is already bagging awards and is bound for Oscars glory. The excerpts supplied are partial, so the article's full account of the film's reception and production is not available here. No disagreements between the sources were identified, as both entries are from The Guardian and carry the same text. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian Culture: ‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory. The Guardian UK: ‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Culture United Kingdom ‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory Oozing panache and bagging awards already, La Bola Negra is an eye-popping war and prejudice epic starring Penélope Cruz in a blond wig and Glenn Close speaking Spanish. We meet the ex-lovers who dreamed it up When Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo – the directing duo known in their native Spain as “ 28 Oct · Tier 1
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom ‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory Oozing panache and bagging awards already, La Bola Negra is an eye-popping war and prejudice epic starring Penélope Cruz in a blond wig and Glenn Close speaking Spanish. We meet the ex-lovers who dreamed it up When Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo – the directing duo known in their native Spain as “ 28 Oct · Tier 2
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