The Talent
2025 Spanish film
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The Talent (Spanish: El talento)[1] is a 2025 Spanish drama film directed by Polo Menárguez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Fernando León de Aranoa, based on the 1924 novella Fräulein Else by Arthur Schnitzler. The cast is led by Ester Expósito and Pedro Casablanc.
- Fernando León de Aranoa
- Polo Menárguez
by Arthur Schnitzler
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| Spanish | El talento |
| Directed by | Polo Menárguez |
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| Based on | Fräulein Else by Arthur Schnitzler |
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| Cinematography | Jose Rosete |
| Edited by | Jaime Colis |
| Music by | Carla F. Benedicto |
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| Distributed by | Tripictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Cast
- Ester Expósito as Elsa[3]
- Pedro Casablanc as Ignacio[3]
- Mirela Balić as Idoia[3]
- Rocío Muñoz Cobo[3]
- Marta Aledo[3]
- Juan Pablo Fuentes[3]
- Itziar Manero[3]
- Clara Sans[3]
- Eva Martín[3]
- Markel Sainz[3]
- Diego Niski[3]
Production
The Talent is a Reposado PC (Fernando León de Aranoa and Patricia de Muns) and The Mediapro Studio (Laura Fernández Espeso and Javier Méndez) production, with the participation of RTVE, Movistar Plus+ and 3Cat.[4] The start of filming in Biscay was announced in September 2024.[3] Shooting locations included Leioa.[5]
Release
Film Factory acquired international sales rights to the film ahead of the 2025 European Film Market.[6] The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain by Tripictures on 5 September 2025.[4][7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2026 | 40th Goya Awards | Best Original Score | Carla F. Benedicto | Nominated | [8] |