Movie
Water Drops on Burning Rocks
Based on the first full-length play by R.W. Fassbender.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Water Drops on Burning Rocks was released June 24, 2000. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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More about Water Drops on Burning Rocks
Cast
Bernard GiraudeauLéopold
Malik ZidiFranz
Ludivine SagnierAnna
Anna ThomsonVéraCredits
- Directed by
- François Ozon
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, François Ozon
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Gouttes d'eau sur pierres brûlantes
- Box office
- $87.3K
Production
- Fidélité ProductionsFrance
Les Films Alain SardeFrance
EurospaceJapan