Cannes Hit ‘La Bola Negra’ Posts First Clip As Elástica Films Sets October 2026 Release In Spain

EXCLUSIVE: Spanish distributor Elástica Films has set an October 2026 release for Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s Cannes ...
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Women are breaking Brazil's 'bate-bola' Carnival mold

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Far from Rio de Janeiro's boisterous beach block parties and its world renowned Samba competitions, Carnival is celebrated decidedly differently. Out in the landlocked working ...
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Meet the 'bate-bola' clowns that hit the streets during Carnival

It's carnival time in Rio. Exuberant, clowns known as the "bate-bolas" take over the streets of the some of the most marginalized neighborhoods in the city. In Brazil, Carnival is in full swing. But ...
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I'll Go Ahead And Say It: Bola-Bola Are My Perfect Meatballs

The only thing better than a good recipe? When something's so easy to make that you don't even need one. Welcome to It's That Simple, a column where we talk you through the process of making the ...