The Spanish Film Academy has selected «La Bola Negra» to represent Spain in the race for the 99th Academy Awards, entering the film in the competition for the Best International Feature Film category.
The 99th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, as films from around the world continue their campaigns for a place among the official nominees.
🎬 «La Bola Negra» Chosen to Represent Spain
The selection of «La Bola Negra» came after an internal competition involving three films shortlisted by the Spanish Film Academy.
The shortlist included «La Bola Negra», «The Beloved», directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and «Sundays», directed by Ruiz de Azúa.
Following the selection process, the academy chose «La Bola Negra» as Spain’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category, allowing the movie to move forward into the next stage of the Oscars race.
⭐ What Is «La Bola Negra» About?
«La Bola Negra» explores what it means to be gay across different historical periods, using three interconnected lives as the foundation of its story.
The three narratives intersect through themes involving sexual desire, lust, pain and legacy, creating a story that examines different experiences across time while connecting the characters through common emotional and human themes.
The film’s structure allows its different stories to explore the subject from multiple perspectives, while the connections between the characters and their experiences create a broader reflection on identity, desire and human relationships.
🏆 The Road to the 2027 Oscars
Being selected as Spain’s entry marks an important stage in «La Bola Negra»’s journey toward the 99th Academy Awards. However, the selection as a country’s submission does not automatically guarantee a place among the final nominees.
The film must continue through the Academy’s selection process before the final nominations for Best International Feature Film are announced.
The coming months will therefore determine whether «La Bola Negra» advances further in the competition and secures an official nomination at the 2027 Oscars.
📢 Spain Announces Its Official Selection
With the decision, the Spanish Film Academy has finalized the film that will carry Spain’s submission in the Best International Feature Film race after considering three shortlisted productions.
The filmmakers behind «La Bola Negra» will now look ahead to the next stages of the awards season, while international audiences await the announcement of the official Oscar nominees and the eventual ceremony in March 2027.
