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‘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)

By Ellise Shafer Feb 10, 2026 | 6:00 AM

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 […]