The Rose King (1986)
If two children kiss before they can speak, one of them will die.
A mentally unstable woman and her son move to a sprawling mansion in Portugal to grow roses.
Director: Werner Schroeter
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: March 3, 1986
Cast
- Magdalena Montezuma - Anna, The Mother
- Mostefa Djadjam - Albert
- Antonio Orlando - Fernando, The Friend
- Karina Fallenstein - The Woman
Screenplay
Cinematography: Wolfgang Pilgrim, Elfi Mikesch
Editing: Juliane Lorenz
Production: Futra Film, Werner Schroeter Filmproduktion, Juliane Lorenz Filmproduktion
Country: France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, Français, English, Português, Español, العربية
Original Language: de
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
rose, mental instability, mother son relationship, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rose King about?
- A mentally unstable woman and her son move to a sprawling mansion in Portugal to grow roses.
- Who directed The Rose King?
- The Rose King was directed by Werner Schroeter.
- Who stars in The Rose King?
- The Rose King stars Magdalena Montezuma, Mostefa Djadjam, Antonio Orlando, Karina Fallenstein.
- How long is The Rose King?
- The Rose King has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Rose King?
- The Rose King is a Drama film.
- Where was The Rose King produced?
- The Rose King was produced in France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal.
- What are the themes of The Rose King?
- The themes of The Rose King include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.