“Penélope Cruz on Filming ‘Bunker’ with Javier Bardem and Director Florian Zeller: ‘We Knew” — what this page in the network covers. At Deadline’s Contenders London, Penélope Cruz and Florian Zeller discussed their new psychological thriller Bunker, which stars Cruz opposite her real-life husband Javier Bardem. Zeller wrote, directed, and produced the film, which follows a couple confronting emotional and moral crises in a world growing more uncertain. Cruz emphasized the trust she and Bardem placed in Zeller, saying they knew he would never exploit their real relationship for the story.
The project marks a reunion for Cruz and Bardem, who have previously shared the screen, but this time under the direction of the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind The Father. Zeller’s involvement signals a serious, character-driven drama that could attract awards attention. The film’s themes of isolation and moral ambiguity resonate with current global anxieties, giving it timely relevance. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.