El Bola
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. Plot Pablo a.k.a. "El Bola" is a twelve-year-old boy with an overly strict father. He has few friends at school until a new kid, Alfredo, arrives. The warm, caring atmosphere in Alfredo's family provides a stark contrast to Pablo's oppressive father. Pablo's experience of his friend's family teaches him to confront his worst fears. Cast References External links 2000 films 2000 drama films Best Film Goya Award winners European Film Awards winners (films) Madrid in fiction Spain in fiction 2000s Spanish-language films Films directed by Achero Mañas Films about child abuse Spanish drama films 2000s Spanish films