'La bola negra', by Los Javis, wins the Toronto Film Festival and becomes the top contender for the Oscars after beating out American productions
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The Spanish film "La bola negra," directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (known as Los Javis), won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The victory at the prestigious Canadian festival has reinforced the film's position in the upcoming Academy Award race, establishing it as a leading contender for the Oscars after surpassing competing American productions.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Emphasizes the film's Oscar aspirations and triumph over US productions
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