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Rosebush Pruning (2026)

Rosebush Pruning poster
Directed by
Karim Aïnouz
Genre
drama film, thriller film, satirical film
Country
Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, United States
Rated
16
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A family drama turns into a dark satire. A dysfunctional household deals with hidden resentments and explosive confrontations.

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What happens

Rosebush Pruning is a 2026 satirical tragicomedy thriller film directed by Karim Aïnouz, written by Efthimis Filippou and loosely based on the 1965 film Fists in the Pocket by Marco Bellocchio. It stars Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Tracy Letts and Pamela Anderson. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear. It was released theatrically by Mubi in Germany on 23 April, followed by the United Kingdom on 10 July. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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