EL BOLA (2000)
A film by Achero Mañas
A powerful, award-winning drama from director Achero Mañas
featuring an astonishing debut performance from 12-year old Juan
Jose Ballesta.
“PELLET” is a 12 year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid
environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he tries to avoid
becoming close to any of his classmates. The arrival of a new boy
at school, with whom he learns the meaning of friendship and the
discovery of a family where communication and love prevail,
provides “PELLET” with the strength necessary to accept and finally
confront his own situation.
“A powerful drama... with a dark
THE GUARDIAN
and disturbing secret”
“A brutal but brilliant portrayal... drum-tight... utterly unsentimental... The
performances are terrific”
METRO
“Grittily convincing... a strikingly powerful movie”
4 STARS
BBC MOVIES
“fresh and wrenching tale of teenage friendship”
DAILY TELEGRAPH
OFFCIAL SELECTION - San Sebastian 2000
WINNER - BEST DEBUT FILM - European Film Awards 2002
WINNER - BEST FILM
WINNER - BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
WINNER - BEST EMERGING DIRECTOR
WINNER - BEST EMERGING ACTOR
GOYA Awards 2002
Bonus Features:
Trailer
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 84 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM624
Barcode: 5060126870760