Where to Watch Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000) in the US

What it's about

Germany in the 1970s. Whilst waiting for his girlfriend, a young student, Franz, allows himself to be picked up by 50-year old businessman, Léopold. In his apartment, Léopold provokes Franz into revealing his homosexual experiences and soon manages to seduce him. Six months later, Frantz has moved in with Léopold and they appear to live as an ordinary married couple. The strain is beginning to show, however, and after a row Frantz threatens to leave. Whilst Léopold is away, Frantz is visited by his former girlfriend, Anna, and their romance is soon rekindled. Before the two lovers can escape, Léopold returns and his charms persuade Anna to stay. Léopold's ex-lover Vera then makes an unexpected appearance and the menagerie is complete...

Cast and crew

Director

François Ozon

Writer

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, François Ozon

Starring

Bernard Giraudeau, Malik Zidi, Ludivine Sagnier

Details

Release date

Mar 15, 2000

Language

French, German

Country

France

Box office

$86,132

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations total

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