Javier Bardem stars in Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s ‘El Ser Querido’

Javier Bardem stars in the new film ‘El Ser Querido’, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen. Bardem portrays Esteban Martínez, a brilliant film director and a flawed father who struggles with the consequences of his past actions.

The film explores themes of toxic masculinity and the legacy of an upbringing rooted in power and machismo. Bardem noted that the character operates under the misconception that time and simple gestures can easily repair deep-seated emotional wounds. The narrative follows Martínez as he attempts to reconnect with his daughter, played by Victoria Luengo, only to face the complex reality that his presence may not resolve the damage caused by his previous behaviors.