Set in a Protestant village after the Thirty Years’ War, *Rose* follows a woman who has lived as a soldier and now claims to be the male heir to an estate. Sandra Hüller plays Rose with restraint and humanity as she earns the community’s respect, but must maintain her disguise, marry Suzanna and face growing suspicion. The review sees the story as a thoughtful reminder that gender can become a public test imposed by others, with contemporary resonance.

The film’s black-and-white cinematography is praised for its beauty, while Hüller’s enigmatic performance anchors a deliberately ambiguous character whose private feelings remain difficult to read. Its episodic structure and repetitive daily scenes can make the drama feel slow and heavy, and the supporting characters are kept muted. Hüller received the Berlin Film Festival’s Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance for the role.