Los Javis' multi-award-winning film La Bola Negra tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and inheritance, across three different eras – 1932, 1937, and 2017. Rich with Lorca's poetry and suffused with desire, grief and hope, it is an intimate love story and a sweeping exploration of memory, inheritance and queer history, honouring those whose lives and loves were too often forced into silence.
We're giving away a pair of tickets for a special screening of La Bola Negra at Edinburgh's Filmhouse on Wed 18 Nov at 7.30pm, plus a bundle of La Bola Negra goodies including a copy of star Guitarricadelafuente's song for the film, La Nieve, on 7-inch vinyl, a copy of Lorca's collected works courtesy of Penguin Classics, plus a film poster, postcards and badges. For the chance to win, simply fill in the form below and answer the following question...
What is the first name of both of La Bola Negra's directors, known collectively as Los Javis?
a) Jacob
b) Javier
c) Joseph
Competition closes at 11.59pm on Sun 15 Nov. One prize winner will receive a pair of tickets to see La Bola Negra at Filmhouse, Edinburgh, at 7.30pm on Wed 18 Nov 2026 plus the goody bag outlined above, which will be posted to the winner by standard Royal Mail postage unless otherwise advised. Please only enter if you are definitely available to attend at this date and time. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize. Travel, accommodation and any additional expenses are not included. Entrants must be aged 15 or over, and under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Winners will be notified by email within 24 hours of the closing date, and will be required to respond within 24 hours or an alternative winner may be chosen. Competition subject to The Skinny's standard terms and conditions, which can be found at theskinny.co.uk/about/terms-and-conditions
Find out more about the film and get tickets at altitude.film/la-bola-negra
Film still courtesy of Altitude Films