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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.

2000•1h 26m•6.4/10
DramaRomanceComedy

Ratings

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6.4/10(127)

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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Production

Fidélité Productions, Les Films Alain Sarde, Eurospace

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Bernard Giraudeau

Bernard Giraudeau

Léopold

Malik Zidi

Malik Zidi

Franz

Ludivine Sagnier

Ludivine Sagnier

Anna

Anna Thomson

Anna Thomson

Véra

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