Actors Carlos González and Milo Quifes on working with Los Javis in ‘La Bola Negra’

For out actors Carlos González and Milo Quifes, “La Bola Negra” isn’t just far and away the biggest project they’ve been involved in. It’s also one of the most acclaimed films of the year and a queer masterpiece. The film opens in Atlanta Oct. 29 before streaming on Netflix Dec. 2. “La Bola Negra” took home the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director for Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, also known as “Los Javis.” The two are a directing and writing duo, as well as former romantic partners (they amicably split in November of 2025). They previously created the television series “Veneno” and have appeared as judges on “Drag Race España.” Guitarricadelafuente in “La Bola Negra.” (Photo by Carla Oset/Netflix) Inspired by an uncompleted work by poet and playwright Federico García Lorca and by Alberto Conejero’s play “La piedra oscura,” the film follows three generations of young gay men in Spain. Spain has chosen “La Bola Negra” as its submission to the Best International F