new project Javier Calbo (34 years old) Javier Ambrossi (41), inspired by an unfinished work federico garcia lorcaonce again placing the duo at the center of Spanish cinema. Between professional success and the growth of a production company … And the recent confirmation of a personal separation means the couple will never stop being present. Popularly known as Los Javis, they have returned to the forefront of the film panorama with their new ambitious film The Black Ball, inspired by Lorca’s unfinished text. The first movie to come together Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close Under the direction of the Madrid duo, it promises to be one of next year’s great Spanish premieres.
“The Black Ball” is based on an idea that was not completed until Lorca’s death. The Javis use the germs to construct a narrative that travels between 1932, 1937, and 2017, a triple dialogue about memory, oppression, and identity. Penelope Cruz She plays a mother trapped in a family secret. Glenn Close He embodies the character that connects the different periods of the story. Filming in Spain and other parts of Europe is being produced by Movistar Plus+ and Suma Content, a company founded by the director himself. This is the most expensive and ambitious project of his career.
The film’s premiere marks a new stage in a path that began almost as an improvisation. The two Javis met in Madrid through Facebook, a popular social network at the time, in the early 2010s, when Javier Calvo was creating his successful series Física o Química. After their relationship, a small musical about faith and identity “The Call” was born, which premiered in the hall of Teatro Lara on a minimal budget. What started as an experiment became a theatrical phenomenon that filled theaters for years and was made into a highly successful film in 2017.
This was the beginning of a brilliant career, because since then they have not stopped. On television, he achieved victory in the comedy “Paquita Salas”, about the representative of the actor, which became a cult series. Then they took a leap into a deeper story with “Veneno,” which depicts Veneno’s life. Christina Ortiz We have completely changed the representation of LGTBIQ+ on screen. In 2023, “The Messiah” confirmed him as an established author who dealt with religion, childhood, and family trauma with great sensitivity. In just a decade, Ross Jarvis went from writing domestic scripts to directing major international productions.
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Other reasons behind this creative success include: strong business structureTo. In 2019, they founded Suma Content, an audiovisual production company. The company became one of the most powerful in the country within a few years. A company based in Madrid issued invoices in both names. The latest account total presented exceeds 2.5 million euros. Through it, you manage all your series and movies, including those produced for platforms such as Netflix, Atreplayer, and Movistar Plus+. Their hallmark is to bet on emotionally and visually powerful stories with social context. In parallel, they have pursued other creative projects and invested in work and training spaces for young artists. At one time, they also ran Holagay SL, a company specializing in fashion and design, but decided to close the company to focus fully on audiovisual production.
While his work progresses at this steady pace, his personal life is attracting more and more attention. In recent months, there have been rumors that there may be an emotional crisis brewing between the two. Finally, the news of Their breakup was announced after 15 years together.. In separate interviews, Calvo and Ambrossi admit that it’s not always easy to maintain a romantic and professional relationship at the same time, but they are adamant that their professional bond remains intact. In addition to the continuation of their common company, joint appearances on shoots, festivals, and public events seem to confirm that they will continue to form a team on a working level.
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Both describe their artistic relationship as being based on their differences. Calbo provides emotion and intuition, Ambrossi provides structure and discipline. This combination formed a style that was able to combine the popular and the poetic, the comedy and the drama, the intimate and the social. For them, success is not measured by numbers alone, but by the ability to connect with the public from the truth. And in this way, they became, in a sense, the symbol of a new generation of creators who broke the traditional mold of Spanish industry. Through their work, they have championed diversity, freedom, and visibility for historically marginalized groups. I like actors and actresses Blaze Efe, Daniela Santiago Either Jedette They found a space in their projects to shine without labels. His way of understanding audiovisuals contributed to modernizing the image of film and television in Spain, opening the door to more personal and honest stories. It was a complex challenge at first.
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