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Entertainment · November 4, 2026

London Film Festival: ‘La Bola Negra’ Wins Audience Award

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The Spanish film 'La Bola Negra' has won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, also known as Los Javis, the queer historical drama stars Penélope Cruz, Miguel Bernardeau, and Guitarricadelafuente. The film explores LGBT heritage and the legacy of poet Federico García Lorca through the interconnected lives of three generations of queer men. Following its festival success, 'La Bola Negra' has also received a BIFA nomination for Best International Independent Film and has become Spain's top-grossing local production of the year.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • La Bola Negra won the 2026 BFI London Film Festival Audience Award.
  • The film was directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (Los Javis).
  • Penélope Cruz and Miguel Bernardeau star in the film.
  • The story is a queer drama involving three generations of men.
  • The film pays tribute to or is rooted in the legacy of Federico García Lorca.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Variety and Deadline mention Glenn Close as a cast member.
  • Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter include Guitarricadelafuente as a star.
  • Variety reports the film is nominated for a BIFA for Best International Independent Film.
  • The Hollywood Reporter notes Grace Harper Brighouse's 'Dependence' won the Audience Award for Best British Discovery.
  • Deadline reports the film debuted at Cannes and has grossed $43 million worldwide.
  • Deadline specifies the story takes place across three eras: 1932, 1937, and 2017.
  • The Hollywood Reporter notes the film had its LFF Gala screening on Oct. 8.

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