The Rose King
Der Rosenkönig
“If two children kiss before they can speak, one of them will die.”
Synopsis
A mentally unstable woman and her son move to a sprawling mansion in Portugal to grow roses.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
December 30, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Schroeter
- Screenplay & Story
- Magdalena Montezuma, Werner Schroeter
- Original Title
- Der Rosenkönig
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Futra Film, Werner Schroeter Filmproduktion, Juliane Lorenz Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Schroeter
Magdalena Montezuma, Werner Schroeter
Elfi Mikesch, Wolfgang Pilgrim
Juliane Lorenz
Paulo Branco, Udo Heiland
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Schroeter
Director
Magdalena Montezuma
Writer
Werner Schroeter
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Udo Heiland
Producer
Elfi Mikesch
Director of Photography
Wolfgang Pilgrim
Director of Photography
Juliane Lorenz
Editor
Caritas de Witt
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rose King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Rose King includes Magdalena Montezuma, Mostefa Djadjam, Antonio Orlando, Karina Fallenstein.
When was The Rose King released and how long is it?
The Rose King was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.