El Bola


Pablo is a 12-year old boy raised in a violent and unforgiving environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he retreats from his classmates, engaging them only through a dangerous game. The arrival of a new boy at school, from whom he learns a new definition of friendship, leads to the discovery of a family where communication and love prevail over domination and violence. The film poignantly parallels the lives of a caring father unable to connect with his willful son, and that of distant Pablo and his abusive father who is incapable of giving him the love he needs, replacing it with something far more sinister. Told through both the children's and adults' points of view, El Bola is a stirring story that lodges in the memory.
DVD Features
Bonus short: More (Nominated for an Academy Award), directed by Mark Osbourne
Discs: 1
- "A truly remarkable performance from its lead actor, twelve-year-old Juan José Ballesta, who plays this street urchin in equal parts tough and vulnerable."
- "A wonderful tale [with] amazing portrayals! Emotional and unforgettable!"
- "At once subtle and visceral...a measure of faith in the future."
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Awards & Recognition
Best Film
Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars®)
Best New Director
Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars®)
Best New Actor
Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars®)
Best Screenplay
Goya Awards (Spanish Oscars®)
European Discovery of the Year
European Film Awards
OCIC Award
San Sebastian Int'l Film Festival
Best Film
Avignon Film Festival
Best Film
Bogota Int'l Film Festival
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