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Rose

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In the turmoil of the 30-year war, a mysterious soldier (ROSE) appears in a secluded Protestant village. He claims to be the heir of a long-abandoned manor and is able to produce a document that supports his claim. To the great displeasure of the village community. However, the stranger tries everything he can to find happiness here. His quest for recognition and acceptance are complicated by his secret: under a false identity, under a false name and pretending to be of a false gender, the soldier has made his way to the village. But in order to achieve her goals, ROSE will not even shy away from the impossibility of an arranged marriage with the daughter (SUZANNA) of a big farmer. Because who has come so far, will soon consider everything possible.

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Jonathan Romney Screen International 6h
On one level, it’s a manifesto for self-invention and for gender equality, with Rose as a sort of domestic Joan of Arc fighting the established order. It’s also a meticulously mounted historical study, and a starkly beautiful one. Go to Full Review Ryan Lattanzio IndieWire 1d
A-
Not since Sally Potter’s breakout feature “Orlando” has a film explored gender privilege so effectively through a historical lens and via a singularly astounding European actress. Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture 1d
Watching Hüller, already a master of submerged heartbreak in so many previous parts, we might begin to suspect that we’re witnessing her greatest role yet. Go to Full Review Rory O'Connor The Film Stage 11h
Hüller is magnificent in a role that relies heavily on her abilities as a physical performer. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 2d
4/5
Hüller is quite exceptional as the disfigured human grimly determined to succeed, sacrificing pleasure and comfort for control. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Markus Schleinzer

Director

Sandra Hüller

Rose

Caro Braun

Suzanna

Marisa Growaldt

Narrator

Godehard Giese

Actor

Augustino Renken

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Synopsis In the turmoil of the 30-year war, a mysterious soldier (ROSE) appears in a secluded Protestant village. He claims to be the heir of a long-abandoned manor and is able to produce a document that supports his claim. To the great displeasure of the village community. However, the stranger tries everything he can to find happiness here. His quest for recognition and acceptance are complicated by his secret: under a false identity, under a false name and pretending to be of a false gender, the soldier has made his way to the village. But in order to achieve her goals, ROSE will not even shy away from the impossibility of an arranged marriage with the daughter (SUZANNA) of a big farmer. Because who has come so far, will soon consider everything possible.
Director
Markus Schleinzer
Producer
Johannes Schubert, Philipp Worm, Tobias Walker, Karsten Stoter
Screenwriter
Markus Schleinzer, Alexander Brom
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 33m