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Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Water Drops on Burning Rocks

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

20006.41h 26m

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.

Directed by François Ozon
Written by François Ozon, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produced by Christine Gozlan, Marc Missonnier, Olivier Delbosc
Box Office0Revenue: $87K

Top Cast

Bernard Giraudeau

Bernard Giraudeau

Léopold

Malik Zidi

Malik Zidi

Franz

Ludivine Sagnier

Ludivine Sagnier

Anna

Anna Thomson

Anna Thomson

Véra

Themes & Keywords

sexual identitytranssexualitysexuality1970sex-girlfriendbisexualitybased on play or musicalmale homosexualityolder man younger man relationshipgay themehuis clos

About Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Water Drops on Burning Rocks is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 2000 exploring themes of sexual identity, transsexuality, sexuality, 1970s, ex-girlfriend, bisexuality. Directed by François Ozon, it stars Bernard Giraudeau, Malik Zidi, Ludivine Sagnier. 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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