El Bola
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| Directed by | Achero Mañas |
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| Music by | Eduardo Arbide |
| Distributed by | Axiom Films (UK and Ireland) |
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88 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
El Bola (English: Pellet) is a 2000 Spanish drama film, directed by Achero Mañas. It won the Goya Award for Best Film at the 15th Goya Awards. It is available in the United States from Filmmovement.
Pablo a.k.a. "El Bola" () is a twelve-year-old boy who suffers abuse by his father (). His violent family situation prevents him from having friends at school until a new kid, Alfredo, arrives at school. The warm, caring atmosphere in Alfredo's family provides a stark contrast to Pablo's oppressive situation under his father. Soon, Pablo finds a different reality in his new friend's family who teaches him to confront with courage his worst fears.
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