To Rosa

To Rosa (2026)



À Rosa

0.0 2026 30 min France

Director: Anna Borie

Cast: Héloïse Volle, Joann Brezot, Amélie Daure, Olivier Werner, Dimitra Kontou

Drama
Fifteen-year-old Rosa grows up in a family that harvests oysters. As her father’s health fades and death draws near, the steadfast presence of Adel, her friend since childhood, deepens into something more. Poised between loss and awakening, Rosa stumbles forward through a fragile, in-between season.

More About This Film

To Rosa (2026), titled 'Rose' in its original German context, is a historical drama directed by Markus Schleinzer that premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026. The film stars Sandra Hüller as Rosa, a woman who, after the Thirty Years' War, disguises herself as a man to infiltrate a secluded Protestant village in Germany. Using forged inheritance documents, she gradually gains the trust of the villagers, weaving a complex web of deception that explores themes of identity, survival, and the constraints placed upon women in 17th-century Europe.

  • Sandra Hüller won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival for her portrayal of Rosa.
  • The film is based on a true story from the 17th century involving a female impostor who lived as a man for years within a closed community.
  • It won the Firebird Award in the World New Talent Competition at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival in April 2026.
  • The production was a joint effort between Austria and Germany, filmed with a runtime of approximately 93 minutes.

Where to Watch

As of late 2026, To Rosa has had limited theatrical releases and festival screenings, with North American distribution beginning in December 2026.