‘Rosebush Pruning’ Review: Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell and Elle Fanning Serve up Shallowness With Style in Mixed-Bag Satire

Hollywood Reporter

by David Rooney

February 14, 2026

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*Rosebush Pruning*, a satirical film directed by Karim Aїnouz and screened at the Berlin Film Festival, delves into themes of privilege and superficiality through its portrayal of an American family settled in Catalonia. The Taylor siblings—Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, and Lukas Gage—struggle with their family's insular bubble, fixated on fashion and technology. Their father, portrayed by Tracy Letts, embodies a voyeuristic streak, adding dark humor to the narrative. The film's plot revolves around the dysfunctional Taylor family, echoing elements from Marco Bellocchio’s *Fists in the Pocket*, known for its critique of bourgeois values. Aїnouz infuses the story with absurdism and eerie undertones reminiscent of Yorgos Lanthimos’ work, creating a unique cinematic experience. While *Rosebush Pruning* offers moments

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/14/2026