MUBI confirms the theatrical release of Rosebush Pruning, the latest feature from director Karim Aïnouz, set to open in UK and Irish cinemas on July 10, 2026. The film arrives after its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it introduced a sharp portrait of a wealthy family shaped by isolation, desire, and unresolved conflict. The cast includes Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya, Tracy Letts, Elle Fanning, and Pamela Anderson.
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The narrative centers on a white American family living in Catalonia, removed from external pressure and focused inward. Their environment allows indulgence and self-definition, with each member seeking validation through one another. Clothing, music, and routine form part of their daily structure, reinforcing a closed system that resists disruption.
The situation shifts when an outsider enters the family’s orbit. This presence disrupts the balance, exposing tensions that had remained contained. Long-standing conflicts rise to the surface, forcing each character to confront the limits of their connection. As these pressures build, the film moves toward a point where bonds begin to fracture. The narrative tracks this progression with focus, moving from controlled distance to open rupture.
Aïnouz directs the film with attention to structure and pacing, guiding the ensemble through a series of interactions that reveal the dynamics at play. The script, written by Efthimis Filippou, shapes the dialogue and movement of the story, grounding the characters within a defined framework. The film approaches the family as a system under strain, where each interaction contributes to the eventual breakdown.
Rosebush Pruning presents a pointed take on the patriarchal family, examining its structure through behavior and consequence. The film approaches its subject with a tone that moves between absurdity and humor, maintaining focus on the characters as their relationships shift.
