Rosebush Pruning
Rosebush Pruning is an upcoming satirical tragicomedy thriller film directed by Karim Aïnouz, written by Efthimis Filippou and loosely based on 1965's Fists in the Pocket by Marco Bellocchio. It stars Riley Keough, Callum Turner, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Tracy Letts and Pamela Anderson.
The film will have its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.
Cast
- Riley Keough as Anna
- Callum Turner as Ed
- Elle Fanning as Martha
- Jamie Bell as Jack
- Tracy Letts as The Father
- Pamela Anderson as The Mother
- Elena Anaya
- Lukas Gage as Robert
Production
The film is produced by The Apartment Pictures in partnership with Match Factory Productions, Mubi, Kavac Film and Rai Cinema, and directed by Karim Aïnouz. It is written by Efthimis Filippou and inspired by Marco Bellocchio’s debut feature Fists in the Pocket. Viola Fügen and Michael Weber are producing for The Match Factory, as well as handling sales.Kristen Stewart, Josh O'Connor and Elle Fanning joined the cast of Rosebushpruning in May 2023. In September 2024, it was announced Riley Keough and Callum Turner had replaced Stewart and O'Connor due to scheduling conflicts. Also joining the cast at this time were Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Tracy Letts, Elena Anaya and Pamela Anderson with the title format changing to Rosebush Pruning.
Principal photography began in Spain on September 26 and wrapped November 9, lasting around 35 days. Shooting locations included Castellterçol, Catalonia. As of February 2025, filming for Rosebush Pruning has already been completed.