Water Drops on Burning Rocks

“Based on the first full-length play by R.W. Fassbender.”

6.5

2000

1h 26m

DramaRomanceComedy

In 1970s Germany, Léopold, a 50-year-old businessman, picks up and seduces 20-year-old Franz, who swiftly moves into his apartment. The dynamic between them intensifies with the sudden arrival of their ex-girlfriends.

Key Crew

Director

François Ozon

Producers

Christine Gozlan

Marc Missonnier

Olivier Delbosc

Writers

François Ozon

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cinematography

Jeanne Lapoirie

Cast (4)

Bernard Giraudeau

Léopold

Malik Zidi

Franz

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