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  "textContent": "If 19th- and 20th-century storytelling was defined by grandiose literature, the 21st is all about cinema. We read less and watch more; consequently, films have become a substitute for sweeping stories that weave various timelines and protagonists. The latest in such regard is Cannes revelation La Bola Negra (aka The Black Ball), a truly ambitious project—inspired by historical […]\n\nThe post Cannes Review: La Bola Negra Feels Like an Epic, Long-Lost Novel first appeared on The Film Stage.",
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