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How do you costume an uber-rich, dysfunctional family? Make it a ‘dress-up party’
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 6 min read
Zoe Whitfield
(CNN) — So intimately tethered is the American family at the center of Karim Aïnouz’s latest movie “Rosebush Pruning” – by blood, desire, and an excessive interest in designer labels – that the arrival of any outsider would guarantee friction. When Elle Fanning’s character Martha ...
Key takeaway “It’s obviously not Zara,” costume designer Bina Daigeler, who sourced the dress from a vintage store in Barcelona, clarified on a video call.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The portrayal of a wealthy, dysfunctional family in "Rosebush Pruning" may seem like a far cry from El Paso 's community, but the film's themes of entitlement and excess can resonate with local concerns about economic disparity. As El Paso continues to grow and develop, issues of wealth inequality and access to resources remain pressing. The film's satirical take on the ultra-rich can prompt viewers to think critically about the social and economic dynamics at play in their own community. In El Paso, where a strong sense of community and family is deeply valued, the movie's exploration of a warped family dynamic can also spark reflections on the importance of healthy relationships and social connections. By examining the film's commentary on class and privilege, El Pasoans may find parallels with local discussions about affordable housing, education, and economic opportunity.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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(CNN) — So intimately tethered is the American family at the center of Karim Aïnouz’s latest movie “Rosebush Pruning” – by blood, desire, and an excessive interest in designer labels – that the arrival of any outsider would guarantee friction. When Elle Fanning’s character Martha ...
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