Rodrigo Sorogoyen's ‘El ser querido’ stars Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo

The film ‘El ser querido’, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and co-written with Isabel Peña, is set for release in late August following its presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, the production explores themes of guilt, memory, and the construction of personal and national narratives.

The plot follows a renowned but controversial film director (Bardem) who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Luengo), an actress struggling to find success. He proposes that she star in his final film project, a process that triggers intense psychological conflict and creative tension.

Technically, the film utilizes various visual formats, transitioning between black and white and saturated color, employing long takes and extreme close-ups to delve into the characters' psyches. The narrative also intertwines the personal history of the characters with a fictional film within the movie that addresses Spain's colonial past in the Sahara.