{"id":29576,"date":"2026-10-21T20:49:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/?p=29576"},"modified":"2026-10-21T20:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:49:17","slug":"la-bola-negra-oscar-localizaciones-espana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/en\/la-bola-negra-spanish-film-oscar-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Spanish film win an Oscar? La bola negra gives us reason to dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- SEO title: La bola negra: could Spanish cinema win an Oscar? --><br \/>\n<!-- Meta description: Discover La bola negra, its journey towards the Oscars and its Spanish filming locations. Explore cinema, culture and learning Spanish with Dencanto. --><br \/>\n<!-- La URL can\u00f3nica y las fechas se omiten porque no se han proporcionado. --><\/p>\n<article class=\"dc-course-guide dc-film-article\" lang=\"en\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; color: #3d4f45; background: #faf7ef; overflow-wrap: anywhere;\">\n<style>.dc-film-article .dc-link{color:#1b5b43;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.dc-film-article summary{cursor:pointer}.dc-film-article summary:focus-visible,.dc-film-article a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #c0613a;outline-offset:4px}.dc-film-article summary::marker{color:#c0613a}<\/style>\n<header style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 32px; padding: 36px clamp(20px,5vw,56px); background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e6ddc9; border-radius: 24px;\">\n<p style=\"color: #c0613a; letter-spacing: 1.6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 12px;\">DENCANTO COMMUNITY \u00b7 CINEMA AND CULTURE<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Some films entertain us, others move us, and a few spark our curiosity about the history, culture and places we see on screen. La bola negra, from filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, brings these elements together and puts Spanish cinema back in the international spotlight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">The film, rooted in the world of Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca, <a class=\"dc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.academiadecine.com\/2026\/09\/16\/la-bola-negra-representara-a-espana-en-los-oscar-2027\/\">is Spain\u2019s entry for Best International<\/a> <a class=\"dc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.academiadecine.com\/2026\/09\/16\/la-bola-negra-representara-a-espana-en-los-oscar-2027\/\">Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars<\/a>. There is, however, an important distinction: being selected by Spain does not mean the film has already received an Oscar nomination. There is still some way to go.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Its selection gives us a wonderful opportunity to explore Spanish cinema, literature and heritage. After all, discovering a story can also inspire us to experience the places and culture behind it.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<section id=\"dc-section-1\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 56px; padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,56px); scroll-margin-top: 90px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: #c0613a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">01<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); line-height: 1.2; color: #173d31; letter-spacing: -.5px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 24px;\">What makes La bola negra special?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi weave together a story spanning three periods: 1932, 1937 and 2017. Through its interconnected narratives, the film explores identity, desire, fear and memory, drawing on an unfinished work by Lorca.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">It raises questions that still resonate today. Which stories have we told, and which have remained unspoken? How does the past shape our understanding of the present?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">A cast featuring Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Lola Due\u00f1as and Pen\u00e9lope Cruz adds to the appeal of a film that brings contemporary cinema into conversation with cultural memory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">The directors\u2019 international recognition also adds to the interest surrounding their work. At Cannes 2026, Calvo and Ambrossi shared the directing prize with Pawe\u0142 Pawlikowski.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Beyond the awards, the film reminds us that cinema can open a door to another country\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dc-section-2\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 56px; padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,56px); scroll-margin-top: 90px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: #c0613a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">02<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); line-height: 1.2; color: #173d31; letter-spacing: -.5px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 24px;\">Granada: discovering Lorca among streets, squares and gardens<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\"><a class=\"dc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spanishcourseinspain.com\/en\/spanish-courses\/granada\/\">Granada<\/a> has a special connection with Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca. The city and its surroundings preserve places that help us understand the cultural world in which one of Spain\u2019s most celebrated writers grew up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Filming locations in Granada include Plaza de Santa Ana, the Albaic\u00edn, Carmen de los M\u00e1rtires and Huerta de San Vicente.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">But Granada offers much more than film locations. The Alhambra, its historic streets, gardens and squares reveal different chapters of Spanish history.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Then there are the things a camera cannot fully capture: conversations with local people, stories passed down through generations, and expressions that only truly make sense when you hear the language in context.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Granada is a place where literature, history and the Spanish language naturally come together.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 28px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/granada-alhambra.jpg\" alt=\"Granada and the Alhambra\" \/><figcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b7a70;\">Granada and the Alhambra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dc-section-3\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 56px; padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,56px); scroll-margin-top: 90px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: #c0613a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">03<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); line-height: 1.2; color: #173d31; letter-spacing: -.5px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 24px;\">Comillas: architecture and coastal scenery in northern Spain<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">From Andalusia, we head north. Comillas, in Cantabria, reveals a different side of Spain: green landscapes, sea air and remarkable architecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">The former main seminary of the Pontifical University of Comillas was among the locations used during filming.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">The town is also home to Gaud\u00ed\u2019s El Capricho, a Modernista building that shows how this architectural movement extends well beyond Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Visiting Comillas offers another perspective on Spain. The climate, food, landscapes and traditions change, along with the words, expressions and customs you encounter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">This cultural diversity is one of the reasons learning Spanish in Spain can be so rewarding.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 28px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/playa-de-la-arnia-pielagos.jpg\" alt=\"La Arn\u00eda beach, Cantabria\" \/><figcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b7a70;\">La Arn\u00eda beach, Cantabria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dc-section-4\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 56px; padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,56px); scroll-margin-top: 90px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: #c0613a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">04<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); line-height: 1.2; color: #173d31; letter-spacing: -.5px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 24px;\">Burgos and Sig\u00fcenza: exploring Spain\u2019s historical landscapes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">The production also visited Castil de Carrias and Loranquillo, in the province of Burgos. These small rural settlements offer a different view of Spain, away from major cities and familiar tourist destinations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Their landscapes invite reflection on rural life, changing communities and the importance of preserving local memory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Sig\u00fcenza, in Guadalajara, provides another setting steeped in history. Its cathedral, castle and stone streets offer a glimpse of Spain\u2019s medieval heritage, in a town where the past remains part of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Granada, Comillas, Burgos and Sig\u00fcenza represent very different places and experiences. Discovering them reveals a country with many ways of living, speaking and connecting with its surroundings.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 28px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 24px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Siguenza_Cathedral_Burgos.jpg\" alt=\"Sig\u00fcenza Cathedral\" \/><figcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b7a70;\">Sig\u00fcenza Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dc-section-5\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 56px; padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,56px); scroll-margin-top: 90px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: #c0613a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">05<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); line-height: 1.2; color: #173d31; letter-spacing: -.5px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 24px;\">From the cinema to the classroom: learn Spanish through culture<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\"><a class=\"dc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.spanishcourseinspain.com\/en\/films-to-learn-spanish\/\">Watching a film in its original language<\/a> reveals nuances that can sometimes be lost in translation. Listening to dialogue, recognising everyday expressions and understanding cultural references are all part of learning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">When you study Spanish in Spain, those words become part of your own experience. You can use them in class, in conversations with other students or while exploring a city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">At Dencanto Community, we help you find Spanish courses in Spain that suit your level, travel dates and goals. We guide you through different schools, programmes and destinations so you can choose the option that feels right for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Cinema can spark your curiosity about Spain. Learning its language brings you closer to its culture.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 28px; padding: clamp(28px,4vw,48px); background: #173d31; border-radius: 24px; color: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.4; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 22px; font-weight: bold;\">Could your next chapter in Spain begin in a classroom?<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 22px; background: #b93812; color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spanishcourseinspain.com\/en\/spanish-courses-spain\/\">Find your Spanish course in Spain with Dencanto Community.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dc-faq\" class=\"dc-faq\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto 56px; padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,56px); scroll-margin-top: 90px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,38px); line-height: 1.2; color: #173d31; letter-spacing: -.5px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 24px;\">Frequently asked questions about La bola negra<\/h2>\n<details style=\"border: 1px solid #e6ddc9; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #173d31;\">Has La bola negra been nominated for a 2027 Oscar?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 22px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">The film has been selected to represent Spain in the Best International Feature Film category. This selection comes before the final nominations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1px solid #e6ddc9; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #173d31;\">Why has it attracted international attention?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 22px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Because of its storytelling, its connection with Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca\u2019s work and the directors\u2019 international recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1px solid #e6ddc9; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #173d31;\">Where was La bola negra filmed?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 22px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Filming locations include Granada, Comillas, several rural settlements in the province of Burgos, and Sig\u00fcenza, in Guadalajara.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1px solid #e6ddc9; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #173d31;\">Is the film about Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca\u2019s life?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 22px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">It is not a conventional biography. The film connects different stories with an unfinished work by the writer and explores identity, desire and memory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1px solid #e6ddc9; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #173d31;\">Can I learn Spanish while discovering Spanish culture?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 22px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; color: #3d4f45; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78;\">Yes. Studying in Spain lets you combine classes with real conversations and cultural activities. 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