THE ROSE MAKER
Eve used to be one of the most famous rose growers in the world, but now her company is almost bankrupt. Her secretary hires three outcasts, who come up with an outlandish plan to save the company.
SYNOPSIS
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.
Director
Pierre Pinaud
WITH
Catherine Frot, Melan Omerta, Fatsah Bouyahmed, Olivia Côte, Vincent Dedienne
Run Time
1 hour, 34 minutes
Released
April 1, 2022
Distributed by
Music Box Films
HEARING AND VISUAL ASSISTANCE
Subtitled/Open Captions
Assisted Listening
Country
France
SUBTITLES
French with English Subtitles
NOT RATED
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
SHOWINGS
APR 29 | FRI
5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m.
APR 30 | SAT
1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m.
MAY 1 | SUN
1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m.
MAY 2 | MON
5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m.
MAY 3 | TUE
5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m.
MAY 4 | WED
5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m.
MAY 5 | THU
5:00 p.m.
Reviews
“This soulful film reminds us that there’s a whole lot more to life than just making money—or roses.”
“a reminder that glimpsing beauty is reason enough”
“A buoyant romp”