Making La Bola Negra and Art Against Fascism- Interview

Sucharita Tyagi speaks with the cast and directors of La Bola Negra about bringing Federico García Lorca’s unfinished work and legacy to the screen. They talk about the freedom and liberation they felt while making the film, the continuing relevance of Lorca at a time when young people in Spain and around the world are demanding accountability, and how the film becomes a response to fascism, repression and the erasure of queer histories. They also discuss what they hope La Bola Negra leaves with audiences across the world, and the deeply emotional experience of recreating moments connected to Lorca, with the poet himself becoming part of the film’s story. Join our Discord Community -   / discord   Become a channel member-    / @sucharitatyagi   0:00 - Highlights 0:32 - Bringing Federico García Lorca’s life to life 2:08 - Sharing space with Lorca on screen 3:57 - The flamenco song sequence 5:08 - Portraying vulnerability with ease 7:48 - "Fascists want to destroy art" 9:38 - Healing powers of playing a character 11:50 - Penélope Cruz's beautiful performance 12:58 - What feeling does the film leave you with ---------------------------------------------------------- La bola negra, also known as The Black Ball, is a 2026 drama film directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, from a screenplay they co-wrote with Alberto Conejero. A queer epic inspired by the unfinished work of the same name by Federico García Lorca and Conejero's play La piedra oscura, it stars Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close, hopping between 1932, 1937, and 2017 to explore the connections between three gay men and Lorca's body of work. Sucharita Tyagi is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Vice Chairperson of the Film Critics Guild of India. With nearly 20 years of media experience, she is best known for her popular movie reviews on YouTube, where she has built a community of dedicated fans. Now splitting her time between Mumbai and New York, Tyagi also has extensive experience in broadcast radio. With a unique voice, she reviews films and discusses South Asian pop culture with honesty and passion through a contemporary, feminist lens, breaking down complex issues in relatable ways. --------------------------------------------------- Join me! Instagram -   / su4ita   X - https://x.com/Su4ita Be decent people, Sucharita