Javier Bardem Talks Intergenerational Trauma at Atlántida Mallorca Film Fest

Actor Javier Bardem, playing director Esteban Martínez in the film *El ser querido*, spoke at the Atlántida Mallorca Film Fest about the weight of father‑son relationships and the need to break intergenerational cycles of trauma. He said, “The real challenge is to recognize the bad fidelity to your parents and to have the courage to thank them, let go, and build your own values.”

Co‑star Victoria Luengo added that understanding parents as individuals, with their own wounds, is essential for healing. Both highlighted how the film’s story reflects broader themes of family legacy and personal change.