Rosebush Pruning

What it’s about

In a luxurious Spanish villa, a wealthy family lives with a genetic illness that afflicts all but one member. The healthy son decides to move in with his girlfriend, a choice that triggers a collapse. Meanwhile, his brother uncovers the truth behind their mother's tragic death.

What hooks you

Karim Aïnouz directs, with a screenplay by Marco Bellocchio and Efthimis Filippou. The cast includes Callum Turner as Ed, Riley Keough as Anna, Elle Fanning as Martha, Jamie Bell as Jack, Tracy Letts as Father, and Pamela Anderson as The Mother. Anderson said every scene was carefully rehearsed but actors could improvise, and they held family dinners in character before filming.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys dark family dramas and social satire with a tragicomic edge. The blend of thriller tension and black comedy will appeal to those who like stories about dysfunctional families and simmering secrets.