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Release and promotion of Rodrigo Sorogoyen film

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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. Critics have noted Following its release, the film’s intense emotional tension and film has gained significant momentum. It has been preselected as one of Spain's potential entries for the precise performances 2027 Oscars. Additionally, Sorogoyen is featured as the inaugural guest for the tenth edition of its leads. Following the theatrical premiere, Bardem has addressed broader social themes Santander Film Festival (FCS), where he will participate in discussions, noting a perceived rise in ‘dangerous forms of masculinity among younger generations’ while reflecting on his own career ‘Diálogos entre cineastas’ session and political stances. As part of present the promotional schedule, Sorogoyen and Luengo are set to appear film at Cinema Catalunya on September 6 in Terrassa Cines Embajadores for an audience discussion moderated by actor David Verdaguer. a public colloquium.

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