‘La Bola Negra’ enters the Oscar race with the biggest awards campaign ever mounted for a Spanish film
Trade publications are predicting as many as 14 nominations for the film, while Netflix could spend around $20 million promoting it
Penélope Cruz: ‘I would never let anyone silence me when it comes to speaking out against the brutal treatment of civilians and children’
Few clichés are as overused as ‘she needs no introduction.’ This is one of the rare cases when it fits. The actress is a towering figure in Spanish cinema, global celebrity, Chanel ambassador, human‑rights advocate, and she even appeared in Bad Bunny’s ‘casita.’ She reflects on how she continues to renew her passion for her craft and everything that surrounds it
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