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Water Drops on Burning Rocks
Based on the first full-length play by R.W. Fassbender.
Genres
DramaRomanceComedy
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$87313
Runtime
86 min
Release Date
2000-03-15
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
124
Vote Average
6.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Bernard Giraudeau
Léopold
Malik Zidi
Franz
Ludivine Sagnier
Anna
Anna Thomson
Véra
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