Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000)

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.

Director

François Ozon

Writers

François Ozon, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Themes1970sbased on play or musicalbisexualityex-girlfriendgay themehuis closmale homosexualityolder man younger man relationshipsexual identitysexuality