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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François Ozon Director · Rainer Werner Fassbinder Writer Jeanne Lapoirie Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $87K · United States release June 24, 2000 · Produced in France, Japan
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Worldwide gross
$87,313
Production
Fidélité Productions
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Les Films Alain Sarde
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Eurospace
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France · Japan
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Original title
Gouttes d'eau sur pierres brûlantes
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French · German
Release dates
Germany · February 13, 2000
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
France · March 15, 2000
Theatrical
United States · June 24, 2000
Premiere · San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
United States
July 12, 2000 · Premiere · New York City, New York
Canada
September 22, 2002 · Theatrical
Czechia
October 4, 2001 · Limited theatrical · Film clubs only
Switzerland
June 1, 2000 · Digital
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