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'La Bola Negra' weaves literary mystery with stories of love and loss

NPR | By Bob Mondello
Published October 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM CDT

Spain's official entry in the Oscar race, La Bola Negra, is a sweeping historical epic spanning nearly a century and linking stories of queer men in three eras.

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Bob Mondello reviews movies and covers the arts for NPR and shares critiques and commentaries on NPR's award-winning newsmagazine All Things Considered.
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