Rodrigo Sorogoyen, one of Spain's most promising contemporary filmmakers, has been on the rise ever since his gripping 2022 feature, The Beasts, stormed through Cannes and swept the Goya Awards, bagging nine trophies. Now, Sorogoyen is back, this time teaming up with Javier Bardem for El Ser Querido, a film that's already generating buzz ahead of its January 2025 production start.
Bardem, a household name for his powerhouse performances in films like No Country for Old Men and Biutiful, is set to star as an acclaimed film director in El Ser Querido. The story follows a father and daughter, both with complex, unresolved issues, attempting to collaborate on a film after years of estrangement. The daughter's career has failed to take off, adding another layer of tension to their already fragile relationship. Victoria Luengo, known for her role in The Room Next Door, will portray the daughter, bringing nuance to this emotionally fraught dynamic.
Sorogoyen co-wrote the screenplay with long-time collaborator Isabel Peña, with whom he's crafted several intense and thought-provoking dramas. Given their track record, we can expect El Ser Querido to delve deep into themes of family conflict, professional jealousy, and the struggle for creative control. This film isn't just another domestic drama—it's likely to be a tense and cinematic exploration of power and unresolved emotional scars, wrapped in Sorogoyen's signature style of slow-burn suspense.
For movie lovers who appreciate nuanced, character-driven storytelling, El Ser Querido is shaping up to be one of 2025's most anticipated releases. With Bardem's undeniable star power and Sorogoyen's track record of success, it's a film that promises to deliver both emotional depth and visual flair. Keep an eye on this one—it could be the next The Beasts.
