Il était une fois... "As bestas"

Il était une fois... "As bestas" (2026)



6.0 2026 — —

Director: Pierre-Olivier François

Cast: Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Isabel Peña, Luis Zahera, Marina Foïs, Jérôme Ferret

Documentary TV Movie
Inspired by real events, *As Bestas*—Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s sixth feature film, following *Los años nuevos*—became a surprise box-office phenomenon after its debut. This gripping hit weaves thriller tension into the fabric of countryside existence, mirroring modern-day fears and unease.

More About This Film

Il était une fois... As bestas is a documentary examining the creation and cultural background of Rodrigo Sorogoyen's acclaimed rural thriller As bestas. The program explores how the filmmakers transformed a real-life incident into a tense fictional story about conflict, community and the uneasy relationship between long-established residents and newcomers.

Pierre-Olivier François directs the documentary, which includes interviews with Sorogoyen, screenwriter Isabel Peña, actors Luis Zahera and Marina Foïs, and other contributors. Archival material connected to the real case helps explain how the production pursued an unusually strong sense of realism.

  • Pierre-Olivier François directed the documentary.
  • The film is part of the Un film et son époque collection.
  • Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Isabel Peña appear among the interview contributors.
  • The documentary has a runtime of approximately 52 minutes.
  • It was produced by ARTE France and Folamour and distributed through ARTE.

Where to Watch

This documentary is associated with ARTE's digital and television distribution, with availability varying by territory.