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The Beloved

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The acclaimed film director Esteban Martínez is a legend both for his films and for his past marked by violence and excess. For his new project, he offers his daughter Emilia a role under the pretext of helping her with her stalled acting career. Living together on set will foster a closeness they haven't shared for years, but it will also reopen old wounds that never healed.

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Linda Marric HeyUGuys 1 day ago
4/5
It is not merely a story of forgiveness, nor does it imply that understanding someone’s flaws makes their actions acceptable. It acknowledges that love can coexist with anger. Go to Full Review Justin Chang The New Yorker May 28, 2026
We’re often force-fed bromides about how art and life can nourish each other; it’s bracing to be reminded that they can poison each other, too. Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star May 26, 2026
Rodrigo Sorogoyen serves up one of the most combustible pairings at Cannes ’26: Bardem and Luengo, both giving awards-worthy performances, look as if they might start a war just by sharing a scene. Go to Full Review Monita Roy Mohan Stereo Geeks (Podcast) Oct 2, 2026
The Beloved works best as vignettes rather than a satisfactory tale of complex human relationships. It’s not enough to show us the relationship in action, what’s the point of it all? Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About Oct 1, 2026
The ways in which the ending satisfies is truly remarkable. It’s a very smart and subtle film. Go to Full Review George Bate Screen Rant Sep 12, 2026
7/10
It's an absorbing portrait of the enduring challenges of grappling with our parents’ missteps, and how accountability doesn’t always seamlessly follow remorse. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Monteg G @MrMonteg Sep 4, 2026 Spanish "Sentimental Value",maybe,not so deep,but emotionally sharp with picturasce views,interesting cinematography and good acting from Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo. See more James M @JamesMaxime38 Aug 28, 2026 Amazing movie!!!!! Bardem best actor ever!! See more Read all reviews
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Rodrigo Sorogoyen

Director

Javier Bardem

Actor

Victoria Luengo

Actor

Raúl Arévalo

Actor

Marina Foïs

Actor

Mourad Ouani

Actor

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Synopsis The acclaimed film director Esteban Martínez is a legend both for his films and for his past marked by violence and excess. For his new project, he offers his daughter Emilia a role under the pretext of helping her with her stalled acting career. Living together on set will foster a closeness they haven't shared for years, but it will also reopen old wounds that never healed.
Director
Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Producer
Nacho Lavilla, Eduardo Villanueva
Screenwriter
Isabel Peña, Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Production Co
Movistar Plus+, Caballo Films, El Ser Querido
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
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