Beloved

Charismatic director Esteban (Javier Bardem) is a legend whose films and notorious reputation for professional and romantic excess have made him famous. After several years, he returns to his native Spain to shoot a new film in the desert of the island of Fuerteventura.

The creative process is complicated by harsh conditions and Esteban's directorial approach, which no longer fits today's world. But the most intriguing circumstance is that he has entrusted the lead role to his estranged daughter Emilia - and their time together on set may heal old wounds just as easily as it may reopen them.

With this film, Javier Bardem made a triumphant return to Cannes in one of his strongest roles in recent years.