The Beloved
El ser querido
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-05
Top Cast
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Javier Bardem
Esteban Martínez
Victoria Luengo
Emilia
Melina Matthews
Bárbara
Malena Villa
Malena
Mourad Ouani
Bilal
Pepa Gracia
Pepa
Raúl Prieto
Raúl
Pablo Gómez-Pando
Pablo
Marina Foïs
Marina
Raúl Arévalo
César
Laura Birn
Alice
Núria Prims
Charo
Ana Ruano
Ana Duato
Candela Arestegui
Dominga Bofill
Pablo Chaves
Chos
Andrea
Abián de la Cruz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Original Score
- Olivier Arson
- Original Title
- El ser querido
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Movistar Plus, Caballo Films, Le Pacte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Isabel Peña
Olivier Arson
Alejandro de Pablo, Javier González Megías
Alberto del Campo
Javier Bardem, Clara Lago, Nacho Lavilla, Eduardo Villanueva
Department Leadership Roster
Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Director
Isabel Peña
Writer
Olivier Arson
Original Music Composer
Alejandro de Pablo
Director of Photography
Alberto del Campo
Editor
José Tirado
Production Design
Saioa Lara
Costume Design
Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Screenplay
Nacho Lavilla
Producer
Eduardo Villanueva
Producer
Ana Rubio
Visual Effects Supervisor
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What is The Beloved about?
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.
Who directed The Beloved?
The Beloved was directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen.
Who stars in The Beloved?
The principal cast of The Beloved includes Javier Bardem, Victoria Luengo, Melina Matthews, Malena Villa, Mourad Ouani.
When was The Beloved released and how long is it?
The Beloved was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beloved?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beloved was composed by Olivier Arson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beloved?
The Beloved holds official age classifications: FR: TP.