The Postman vs Water Drops on Burning Rocks
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.5/10 for Water Drops on Burning Rocks). Water Drops on Burning Rocks is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 49m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2000). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Postman
Water Drops on Burning Rocks| The Postman | Water Drops on Burning Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2000 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 26m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Radford | François Ozon |
| Main cast | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti | Bernard Giraudeau, Malik Zidi, Ludivine Sagnier, Anna Thomson |
Synopsis
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
Water Drops on Burning Rocks
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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