Kinomania 40: The Beloved

The film follows the fraught, complicated relationship between a charismatic, manipulative film director and his daughter — an actress he hasn't seen in 13 years. It's described as a dark, brutal portrait of creative control. Director: Rodrigo Sorogoyen (script co-written with Isabel Pena). Cast: Javier Bardem, Victoria Luengo, Raul Arevalo, Marina Fois. Spain, 2026, 135 min. Selected for the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival (2026); Bardem, an Oscar winner, is singled out for an unforgettable performance.