Netflix Closing In On Cannes Competition Buzz Title ‘La Bola Negra’ For The U.S. After Buyer Chase

Cannes Palme d’Or front runner La Bola Negra looks set to be acquired for the U.S. in a record-breaking domestic deal for a non-English-language title in the $4-5 million-range.

We hear the deal being brokered by Goodfellas and CAA Media Finance comes with a multi-week theatrical obligation and plans for an awards campaign, with the title being seen in the vein of crossover breakout Emilia Pérez.

As announced by Deadline, Elastica will launch the film in Spain in October, while Le Pacte, which is also co-producing the film, is handling France. 

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