Rick W / Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / Categories: Film Score News ‘Rosebush Pruning’ Director Karim Aïnouz on His Twisted, Star-Studded Family Satire: ‘The Way That Patriarchy Has Been Naturalized’ Is ‘Something We Need to Deal With’ (EXCLUSIVE) For Karim Aïnouz, making “Rosebush Pruning” was uncharted territory. The film marks the first foray of the Brazilian auteur — known for his contributions to queer cinema (“Futuro Beach,” “Motel Destino”) and uniquely moving dramas (“The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão,” “Firebrand”) — into the genre of satire. But as the world locked down during […] Previous Article Joko Anwar on Using Horror-Comedy to Expose Systemic Rot in Berlin-Bound ‘Ghost in the Cell’: ‘Laughter Should Come With Discomfort’ Next Article ÉCU THE EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER Print 2 Tags: BeachQueer Cinema