The Beloved

The Beloved is a drama about a world-renowned film director named Esteban Martínez and his daughter, Emilia. To assist her struggling acting career, Esteban casts her in his latest project. After years of estrangement, the two are forced to live and work together on set. While the production offers a chance to rebuild their relationship, it also brings back painful memories and old conflicts rooted in a history of violence and excess.

The film was directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Isabel Peña. This production follows Sorogoyen's previous films, including May God Save Us, The Realm, The Beasts, and Los años nuevos. The cast is led by Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, with supporting roles played by Melina Matthews, Malena Villa, Mourad Ouani, and Pepa Gracia.

A joint production between Spain and France, the movie was released on May 16, 2026, with a runtime of 135 minutes. It was produced by Movistar+, Le Pacte, Caballo Films, and El Ser Querido AIE, utilizing a credited crew of 83 people. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 82 votes.