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Penélope Cruz Filmed Scenes for 'La bola negra' Thinking She Had a Brain Aneurysm

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Actress Penélope Cruz experienced a health scare during the filming of 'La bola negra' at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • She believed she might have a brain aneurysm while preparing to film a scene on a tank.
  • Cruz decided to proceed with the scene and later confirmed it was a false alarm after medical tests.

Spanish actress Penélope Cruz shared a dramatic personal experience during the promotion of 'La bola negra' at the Cannes Film Festival, revealing she filmed key scenes while believing she had a brain aneurysm. The incident occurred just before shooting a pivotal sequence where her character, Nené, sings atop a tank amidst soldiers.

I started crying.

· Penélope CruzRecounting her initial reaction upon learning about the potential health issue.

Cruz recounted receiving a call from her doctor with concerning news, prompting her to undergo tests. Despite the potential severity, her doctor assured her she could continue working. Torn between her health and the demanding production schedule, Cruz chose to complete the scene before informing the directors, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as 'los Javis.' This decision highlights her dedication and professionalism under immense personal stress.

one of the most surreal moments, as I remember it, is being on a tank thinking I had an aneurysm.

· Penélope CruzDescribing the intense and disorienting experience during filming.

Describing the moment as "one of the most surreal" she remembers, Cruz recalled being on the tank, "thinking I had an aneurysm." She eventually shared the experience with the directors after the scene was completed, and subsequent medical tests confirmed it was a false alarm. The anecdote underscores the intense and sometimes unexpected challenges faced during filmmaking.

I think sometimes you have to tell these things, they are things that we live together, sometimes, and we have to move forward.

· Penélope CruzExplaining her decision to share the personal anecdote publicly.

Cruz expressed her admiration for 'los Javis,' stating her long-held desire to collaborate with them. She accepted the role, despite its brevity, because she felt compelled to be part of something meaningful. She believes 'La bola negra' has the power to resonate deeply, particularly with younger audiences, and serves as an important cultural contribution, potentially opening doors to the legacy of Federico García Lorca. Her character, she noted, embodies a powerful sense of freedom, a theme she deeply connects with.

I wanted to be part of something that matters to you.

· Penélope CruzExplaining her motivation for accepting the role in 'La bola negra'.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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