Axiom Films Catalogue 2014 June 2014 | Page 23

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