The new project for Javier Calvo (34 years old) and Javier Ambrosi (41), inspired by a previously unfinished work Federico Garcia Lorcaonce again places the duo at the center of Spanish cinema. Between professional success and the growth of his production company … And the recent confirmation of their personal split means the couple will never stop dating. Popularly known as Los Javes, they return to the front line of the cinematic panorama with their new and ambitious film “The Black Ball”, inspired by an unfinished script by Lorca. The film that brought us together for the first time Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close Under the guidance of the Madrid duo, it is expected to be one of the greatest Spanish debut performances in the coming year.
“The Black Ball” is based on an idea that Lorca never completed before his death. The Javises captured that germ to build a story that moves between the years 1932, 1937, and 2017, tripling this dialogue about memory, oppression, and identity. Penelope Cruz She plays a mother trapped in family secrets, while… Glenn Close He embodies a character that connects the different periods of the story. Filmed on locations in Spain and other parts of Europe, it was produced by Movistar Plus+ and Suma Content, the company created by the directors themselves. It is the most expensive and most ambitious project of his career.
The premiere of this film marks a new stage in a path that began almost improvised. He met Javis in Madrid at the beginning of 2010, when Javier Calvo was filming the hit series “Física o Química,” via Facebook, the social network that was popular at the time. After their relationship, “The Call” was born, a small musical about faith and identity, which premiered at Teatro Lara on a limited budget. What started as an experiment became a theatrical phenomenon that filled theaters for years, and in 2017, it was made into a film with great success.
That was the starting point of Al Nayzak’s career because they haven’t stopped since then. They conquered television with “Paquita Salas,” a comedy about an actor-actor that became a cult series. Later, they jump into a deeper narrative with “Veneno,” a portrait of a life Cristina Ortiz That transformed LGTBIQ+ representation on screen. In 2023, “Messiah” confirmed them as established auteurs, tackling religion, childhood and family trauma with tremendous sensitivity. In just one decade, Los Javes has gone from writing at home to directing major international productions.
Businessmen
Behind this creative success there is also Solid business structureto. In 2019, they founded Suma Content, their own audiovisual production company, which in just a few years has become one of the most powerful companies in the country. It is based in Madrid and in the name of both, the company issues invoices Latest accounts submitted exceed €2.5 million. Through it they manage all their series and films, even those produced for platforms such as Netflix, Atresplayer and Movistar Plus+. Their distinctive feature is to bet on visually strong emotional stories with a social background. In parallel, they promoted other creative projects and invested in work and training spaces for young artists. For a time, they also ran the company Holagay SL, dedicated to fashion and design, although they decided to close it to focus entirely on audiovisual production.
Amidst this constant pace of work, interest in his personal life intensified. In recent months, rumors have spread about the possibility of an emotional crisis between the two; Finally, news The breakup was announced after 15 years together. In various interviews, Calvo and Ambrosi admit that maintaining a romantic relationship and a working relationship at the same time is not always easy, but they stress that their professional ties remain intact. It seems that their joint appearances in photography, festivals and public events, in addition to the continuity of their joint company, confirm that they will continue to form a team at the work level.
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They both made it clear that their artistic relationship was built on difference: Calvo providing emotion and intuition, Ambrosi providing structure and discipline. This mixture formed a style capable of uniting the popular and the poetic, the comic and the dramatic, the intimate and the social. For them, success is not only measured by numbers, but by the ability to connect with the audience through truth. This made them in a way become a symbol of a new generation of creatives who broke away from the traditional molds of the Spanish industry. Through their works, they have championed the diversity, freedom, and visibility of historically marginalized groups. Actors and actresses love Price Ivy, Daniela Santiago also geddit In their projects, they have found room to shine without labels. His approach to understanding audiovisual materials has modernized the image of cinema and television in Spain, opening the doors to more personal and honest stories. Which was initially a complex challenge.
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