The story behind La Bola Negra as its directors ended their relationship during filming

PinkNews reports that Los Javis, the Spanish directing duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, ended their 13-year relationship during production of their film La Bola Negra, which they announced in November 2025. Calvo told IndieWire the split was not upsetting and that they remain writing, directing and producing partners, with their next film half in English and half in Spanish.