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Release and promotion of Rodrigo Sorogoyen film

Overview

Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen and co-writer Isabel Peña released the film ‘El ser querido’ in late August 2026 following its presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Javier Bardem as Esteban Martínez, a renowned but controversial film director, and Victoria Luengo as his estranged daughter, Emilia, the film explores complex father-daughter relationships and the different versions of truth held by the characters.

The plot follows the director’s attempt to reconnect with his daughter by proposing she star in his final film project, a move that triggers intense psychological conflict and creative tension. After thirteen years of separation, the characters must navigate long-standing wounds and resentment. The narrative highlights the human need for validation, recognition, and the emotional wounds left by long-term absences, illustrating how the failure to meet these needs can lead to profound conflict.

Technically, the production utilizes long takes, extreme close-ups, and transitions between black and white and saturated color to explore themes of guilt, memory, and the construction of personal and national narratives. The story also intertwines the characters' personal histories with a fictional film within the movie that addresses Spain's colonial past in the Sahara.

Following its release, the film has gained significant momentum. It has been preselected as one of Spain's potential entries for the 2027 Oscars. Additionally, Sorogoyen is featured as the inaugural guest for the tenth edition of the Santander Film Festival (FCS), where he will participate in a ‘Diálogos entre cineastas’ session and present the film at Cines Embajadores for a public colloquium.

Entities

Rodrigo Sorogoyen · Victoria Luengo · Isabel Peña · Javier Bardem · El ser querido

Timeline

1 day ago

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Santander Film Festival opens 10th edition with Rodrigo Sorogoyen
The 10th Santander Film Festival begins with director Rodrigo Sorogoyen presenting ‘El ser querido’ and a premiere of ‘Citas’ at Centro Botín.
11 days ago

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El ser querido film explores family bonds and validation
The film ‘El ser querido’, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and starring Javier Bardem, explores themes of family bonds and the human need for validation.
15 days ago

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Rodrigo Sorogoyen releases ‘El ser querido’ starring Javier Bardem
Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s new drama ‘El ser querido’, starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, explores a tense reunion between a father and daughter during a film shoot.
17 days ago

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Cinema updates: Sorogoyen and Romance announce new projects
Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen and actress Victoria Luengo will present ‘El ser querido’ at Cinema Catalunya, while Andorran director Héctor Romance prepares to debut his new short film, ‘Ro Lugar’.
17 days ago

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Rodrigo Sorogoyen's ‘El ser querido’ stars Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo
Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s new film ‘El ser querido’, starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, explores themes of memory and reconciliation through the lens of a complex father-daughter relationship.
20 days ago

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Rodrigo Sorogoyen releases new film ‘El ser querido’
Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s new film, ‘El ser querido’, examines the strained reunion between a renowned filmmaker and his estranged daughter through the lens of a film production.

Sources

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