The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1973)

  • NR
  • 11/09/1973 (BE)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 4m

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

Overview

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.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Margit Carstensen's headshot

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla's headshot

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake's headshot

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb
Eva Mattes's headshot

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant
Gisela Fackeldey's headshot

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant
Irm Hermann's headshot

Irm Hermann

Marlene

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