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
THE GUARDIAN
dark 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