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The Rose Maker

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Overview

Artisanal horticulturalist Eve Vernet (Catherine Frot) honors her father’s legacy by continuing the family business, breeding and growing unique roses that compete in showcases all over France. But Eve’s approach struggles to compete with the mass market production from her corporate rivals. With the business facing imminent bankruptcy or liquidation, Eve’s trusted secretary, Vera, makes a last-ditch effort to turn things around by hiring three new employees from a prison rehabilitation program behind Eve’s back. Fred, Samir, and Nadège are misunderstood outcasts with fresh ideas, strong work ethics, and absolutely no gardening skills. In a desperate attempt to save the business, the new team comes up with a perilous plan, and Eve unexpectedly discovers new parts of life that are worth nurturing in this colorful and touching comedy about growing new creations in mature soil.

Reactions, Awards & Festivals

“A buoyant romp”

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

“a reminder that glimpsing beauty is reason enough”

Teo Bugbee

New York Times

“This soulful film reminds us that there’s a whole lot more to life than just making money—or roses.”

Marilyn Ferdinand

Alliance of Women Film Journalists

Cast & Crew
  • Eve : Catherine Frot
  • Fred : Melan Omerta
  • Samir : Fatsah Bouyahmed
  • Vera : Olivia Côte
  • Nadège : Marie Petiot
  • Lamarzelle : Vincent Dedienne
  • Directed By : Pierre Pinaud
  • Screenplay By : Pierre Pinaud & Fadette Drouard
  • Original Music By : Mathieu Lamboley
  • Director of Photography : Guillaume Deddontaines
  • Production Design By : Philippe Chiffre
  • Editing : Valérie Deseine & Loïc Lallemand
  • Costumes By : Elise Bouquet & Reem Kuzayli
  • Sound By : Lucien Balibar, Olivier Walczak & Jean-Paul Hurier
Technical Info
  • Release Date : April 1, 2022
  • Year : 2022
  • Country : France
  • Language : French with English subtitles
  • Running Time : 95 Minutes
  • Aspect Ratio : 2.39:1
  • Projection Format : DCP
  • Rating : Not Rated
  • Genre : Comedy, Drama
Theatrical Engagements
Theater Name
City
State
Date
New York
New York
04/01/2022
Los Angeles
California
04/01/2022
Pasadena
California
04/01/2022
Encino
California
04/01/2022
Claremont
California
04/01/2022
Dennis
Massachusetts
04/01/2022
Kew Gardens
New York
04/08/2022
Malverne
New York
04/08/2022
Skillman
New Jersey
04/08/2022
San Francisco
California
04/08/2022
San Rafael
California
04/08/2022
West Newton
Massachusetts
04/08/2022
Dedham
Massachusetts
04/08/2022
Lexington
Massachusetts
04/08/2022
Sedonda
Arizona
04/08/2022
Scottsdale
Arizona
04/08/2022
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
04/08/2022
San Diego
California
04/08/2022
Delray
Florida
04/08/2022
Lake Worth
Florida
04/08/2022
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
04/08/2022
Buffalo
New York
04/08/2022
Hudson
New York
04/08/2022
Plymouth
Massachusetts
04/08/2022
Lewes
Delaware
04/08/2022
Washington
D.C.
04/15/2022
Fairfax
Virginia
04/15/2022
Rochester
New York
04/15/2022
Davis
California
04/15/2022
Chicago
Illinois
04/15/2022
Sacramento
California
04/15/2022
Corvallis
Oregon
04/15/2022
Asbury Park
New Jersey
04/15/2022
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
04/15/2022
Highland Park
Illinois
04/15/2022
Bend
Oregon
04/15/2022
Carbondale
Colorado
04/15/2022
Tacoma
Washington
04/15/2022
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
04/15/2022
Overland Park
Kansas
04/15/2022
Oxnard
California
04/18/2022
Coral Gables
Florida
04/22/2022
Cincinnati
Ohio
04/22/2022
Portland
Oregon
04/22/2022
Boca Raton
Florida
04/22/2022
Chatham
Massachusetts
04/22/2022
Ambler
Pennsylvania
04/22/2022
Doylestown
Pennsylvania
04/22/2022
New York
New York
04/22/2022
Allentown
Pennsylvania
04/22/2022
Salem
Oregon
04/22/2022
Rockland
Maine
04/22/2022
Santa Rosa
California
04/22/2022
Torrance
California
04/27/2022
Lincoln
Nebraska
04/28/2022
Montgomery
Alabama
04/29/2022
Tuscon
Arizona
04/29/2022
Three Oaks
Michigan
04/29/2022
Princeton
New Jersey
04/29/2022
Amherst
Massachusetts
04/29/2022
Tulsa
Oklahoma
04/29/2022
Norfolk
Virginia
04/29/2022
Beverly Hills
California
04/29/2022
Ann Arbor
Michigan
05/01/2022
St. Helena
California
05/03/2022
Boulder
Colorado
05/04/2022
Park City
Utah
05/06/2022
Cedarburg
Wisconsin
05/06/2022
New York
New York
05/06/2022
Wilmington
Delaware
05/07/2022
Cleveland
Ohio
05/07/2022
Bloomington
Indiana
05/13/2022
Greenbelt
Maryland
05/13/2022
Downer's Grove
Illinois
05/16/2022
Chatham
New York
06/10/2022
Newport
Rhode Island
06/18/2022
Charlotte
North Carolina
06/20/2022
Chatham
New York
06/24/2022
Onancock
Virginia
07/14/2022
Hartford
Connecticut
07/15/2022
Tunkhannock
Pennsylvania
07/16/2022
Woodstock
Illinois
09/05/2022
Oak Park
Illinois
09/06/2022
Elmhurst
lllinois
09/07/2022
Huntington
New York
DVD/Blu-Ray Special Features

Audio Commentary by Catherine Frot and director Pierre Pinaud

Interview with Catherine Frot

Interview with director Pierre Pinaud

Deleted Scenes

Being a Rose Breeder featurette

Theatrical Trailer