The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

“Sex is the ultimate weapon.”

Drama, Romance · 2h 04m

Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.

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Cast

Margit Carstensen Petra von Kant Hanna Schygulla Karin Thimm Katrin Schaake Sidonie von Grasenabb Eva Mattes Gabriele von Kant Gisela Fackeldey Valerie von Kant Irm Hermann Marlene

Crew

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director of Photography
Michael Ballhaus
Editor
Thea Eymèsz
Producer
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Details

Original title
Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
Release date
1972-10-05
Runtime
2h 04m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany
Production
Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren