'La bola negra' (Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi): Building the 'Titanic' of Spanish Cinema Through Technique
Published Sep 22, 2026, 09:53 · on the radar since Sep 22, 2026
Original title (ES): ‘La bola negra’ (Javier Calvo y Javier Ambrossi): construyendo desde la técnica el ‘Titanic’ del cine español
Cinematographer Gris Jordana, who previously shot Los Javis productions such as "La Mesías" and "Veneno," discusses in depth the philosophy, creativity and technique behind the pair's new, elaborately produced project "La bola negra" by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. The piece compares the film to the "Titanic" of Spanish cinema.
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