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Water Drops on Burning Rocks

2000·Movie
1h 26min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

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.
Psychological DramaQueer CinemaPower DynamicsToxic RelationshipsFrench CinemaFassbinder AdaptationClaustrophobicBleak & IntenseCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Water Drops on Burning Rocks worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Water Drops on Burning Rocks rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Water Drops on Burning Rocks?

1 h 26 min

Water Drops on Burning Rocks runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Water Drops on Burning Rocks?

Critics74
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Water Drops on Burning Rocks much the same way.

What language is Water Drops on Burning Rocks in?

FrenchGerman

It was made in French, with some German. Produced in France, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Water Drops on Burning Rocks?

6ATBECHDEFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Water Drops on Burning Rocks in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Water Drops on Burning Rocks use?

The '70sFoilExtreme DoormatDepraved BisexualDowner EndingEveryone Is BiRecurring ElementShameless Fanservice GirlMinimalist CastGenki GirlFaux Affably EvilKarma Houdiniand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Water Drops on Burning Rocks, including The '70s, Foil, Extreme Doormat.