Toronto Women Film Festival concludes as ‘La Bola Negra’ trailer debuts

The 2026 Toronto Women Film Festival concluded its screenings on September 20th at Innis Town Hall. The festival showcased 11 projects directed by women, featuring diverse films from countries including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Guatemala, and Afghanistan. The event aims to promote female filmmakers, including directors, producers, and cinematographers, by highlighting stories that address global women's issues.

In Spanish cinema news, the trailer for ‘La Bola Negra’ has been released. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, the nearly three-hour queer epic has garnered significant festival recognition, including the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Audience Award at San Sebastián. The film, which follows three interconnected timelines spanning 1932, 1937, and 2017, has been selected as Spain's official submission for Best International Feature at the 99th Academy Awards. Netflix will handle its release.