{
  "id": 3040601,
  "title": "Javier Bardem’s Cannes Drama ‘The Beloved’ Picked Up by Kino Lorber",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/javier-bardems-cannes-drama-the-beloved-picked-up-by-kino-lorber",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T14:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/javier-bardem-the-beloved-acquired-kino-lorber-release/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kino Lorber has acquired Rodrigo Sorogoyen's Spanish-language drama \"The Beloved,\" starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, for an early 2027 theatrical release in North America, the distribution company announced on Monday. The film is also scheduled to screen at TIFF next month. Sorogoyen expressed his pleasure with Kino Lorber's distribution, praising their commitment to the theater experience and their expertise in bringing international auteur cinema to audiences. Kino Lorber's Chief Distribution & Revenue Officer, Lisa Schwartz, highlighted the strong performances by Bardem and Luengo, describing the film as a masterful exploration of toxic family dynamics. Chicago Sun-Times film critic Chase Hutchinson compared the movie to \"Sentimental Value,\" noting its focus on the complexities of toxic families and the filmmaking process.",
  "summary": "Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s father-daughter drama will get an early 2027 theatrical release following its North American premiere at TIFF next month The post Javier Bardem’s Cannes Drama ‘The Beloved’ Picked Up by Kino Lorber appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s ‘The Beloved’ Gets North American Deal With Kino Lorber; Javier Bardem To Be Campaigned For Best Actor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rodrigo-sorogoyens-the-beloved-gets-north-american-deal-with-kino",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:19:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Cannes 2026 Movies Sold: Javier Bardem-Starrer ‘The Beloved’ Goes to Kino Lorber",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/cannes-2026-movies-sold-javier-bardem-starrer-the-beloved-goes-to",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:50:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}