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Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Original title: Gouttes d'eau sur pierres brûlantes
  • 2000
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
7.3K
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Bernard Giraudeau, Anna Thomson, Ludivine Sagnier, and Malik Zidi in Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000)
Germany in the 70s. Leopold, a 50 year old businessman, meets Franz, who is 19. He invites him back to his place. A love affair begins. One day, something of little importance leads to a difference of opinion. And from this moment on, there's no such thing as "we" anymore.
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In 1970s Germany, a 50-year-old businessman falls in love with a 20-year-old man.In 1970s Germany, a 50-year-old businessman falls in love with a 20-year-old man.In 1970s Germany, a 50-year-old businessman falls in love with a 20-year-old man.

  • Director
    • François Ozon
  • Writers
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
    • François Ozon
  • Stars
    • Bernard Giraudeau
    • Malik Zidi
    • Ludivine Sagnier
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • François Ozon
    • Writers
      • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
      • François Ozon
    • Stars
      • Bernard Giraudeau
      • Malik Zidi
      • Ludivine Sagnier
    • 33User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast4

    Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau
    • Léopold
    Malik Zidi
    Malik Zidi
    • Franz
    Ludivine Sagnier
    Ludivine Sagnier
    • Anna…
    Anna Thomson
    Anna Thomson
    • Véra…
    • Director
      • François Ozon
    • Writers
      • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
      • François Ozon
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews33

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Based on a play written by famous film director Rainer Werner Fassbinder when he was only 19.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Peter von Kant (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Träume
      Performed by Françoise Hardy
      Written by Martin Böttcher (as M. Boetter) / Fred Weyrich (as F. Veyrich)
      © Ungernam Productions
      Avec l'aimable autorisation de Ungernam Productions
      (P) Virgin
      Avec l'aimable autorisation de Virgin France

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 15, 2000 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Gotas que caen sobre rocas calientes
    • Production companies
      • Fidélité Productions
      • Les Films Alain Sarde
      • Euro Space
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $86,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,617
      • Jul 16, 2000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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