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Rosebush Pruning

2026 · 95 min

A sun-drenched, unnerving tragicomedy where affluent dysfunction curdles into something sinister and strangely funny.

Directed by
Karim Aïnouz
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Tagline
People are roses. Families are rosebushes. Rosebushes need pruning.
Overview
When an American heir living in a luxurious Spanish villa decides to move in with his girlfriend, his departure triggers a family collapse as his brother uncovers the truth behind their mother's tragic death.
How it feels
Dark, satirical, absurd and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Family, betrayal, obsession, death
Content
Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
Note
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Directed by
Karim Aïnouz
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror4
Humour6
Realism5
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
comedy, drama, thriller
Directed by
Karim Aïnouz
Written by
Efthimis Filippou
Starring
Callum Turner, Jamie Bell, Riley Keough, Elle Fanning, Lukas Gage, Tracy Letts, Pamela Anderson, Elena Anaya
Music
Matthew Herbert
Cinematography
Hélène Louvart
Runtime
95 min
Country
Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, Brazil, France
Languages
English

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