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The Beloved
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The Beloved

2026-05-16 · 136 min · ★ 6.9

Drama

Acclaimed film director Esteban Martínez is a legend both for his films and for his past marked by violence and excess. For his latest project, he offers his daughter Emilia a role under the pretext of helping her with her stalled acting career. Living together on set will foster a closeness they haven’t shared for years, but it will also reopen old wounds that never healed.

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Directors
Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Production companies
Movistar Plus, Caballo Films, Le Pacte
Countries
Spain, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Javier BardemJavier BardemEsteban Martínez
Victoria LuengoVictoria LuengoEmilia
Melina MatthewsMelina MatthewsBárbara
Malena VillaMalena VillaMalena
Mourad OuaniMourad OuaniBilal
Pepa GraciaPepa GraciaPepa
Raúl PrietoRaúl PrietoRaúl
Pablo Gómez-PandoPablo Gómez-PandoPablo
Marina FoïsMarina FoïsMarina
Raúl ArévaloRaúl ArévaloCésar
Laura BirnLaura BirnAlice
Núria PrimsNúria PrimsCharo
Ana RuanoAna RuanoAna Duato
Candela AresteguiCandela Arestegui
Dominga BofillDominga Bofill
Pablo ChavesPablo Chaves
ChosChosAndrea
Abián de la CruzAbián de la Cruz
Virginia de la CruzVirginia de la Cruz
Conchi Albiñana EspejoConchi Albiñana EspejoConcha Urubayen

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