If 19th- and 20th-century storytelling was defined by grandiose literature, the 21st is all about cinema. We read less and watch more; consequently, films have become a substitute for sweeping stories that weave various timelines and protagonists. The latest in such regard is Cannes revelation La Bola Negra (aka The Black Ball), a truly ambitious project—inspired by historical

Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s 'La Bola Negra' ('The Black Ball') is selling to Netflix.

Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s 'La Bola Negra' ('The Black Ball') is selling to Netflix.

After landing a 16-minute ovation in Cannes, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s "La Bola Negra" (“The Black Ball”) sparked a multi-studio bidding war.