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The Roses

Synopsis

The Roses is a meditation on art, aging, and the nature of listening, as well a conversation between generations and between artists. The anaglyph 3-D video is based on a section in Henry Hills' Emma's Dilemma (1997-2012). Jacobs' The Roses takes "Nervous Ken," the chapter of Hills' film in which Emma interviews Jacobs about his work, finances, and artistic goals, as a point of departure or invitation to conversation, staging an "imitation" of the scene in his studio.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 5, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ken Jacobs
Original Title
The Roses
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
5m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ken Jacobs

Department Leadership Roster

Ken Jacobs

Ken Jacobs

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Roses.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roses

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Roses about?

The Roses is a meditation on art, aging, and the nature of listening, as well a conversation between generations and between artists. The anaglyph 3-D video is based on a section in Henry Hills' Emma's Dilemma (1997-2012). Jacobs' The Roses takes "Nervous Ken," the chapter of Hills' film in which Emma interviews Jacobs about his work, finances, and artistic goals, as a point of departure or invitation to conversation, staging an "imitation" of the scene in his studio.

Who directed The Roses?

The Roses was directed by Ken Jacobs.

Who stars in The Roses?

The principal cast of The Roses includes Not specified.

When was The Roses released and how long is it?

The Roses was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 5m.