Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000)

  • NR
  • 06/24/2000 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, Comedy
  • 1h 26m

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

Overview

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.

François Ozon

Screenplay, Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writer

Cast

Bernard Giraudeau's headshot

Bernard Giraudeau

Léopold
Malik Zidi's headshot

Malik Zidi

Franz
Ludivine Sagnier's headshot

Ludivine Sagnier

Anna
Anna Thomson's headshot

Anna Thomson

Véra

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