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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

19722h 4mRainer Werner Fassbinder
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 73

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"Sex is the ultimate weapon."

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.

DramaRomance
AustraliaSuccessBremenBased On Play Or MusicalFashion DesignerEgoismLesbian RelationshipSecretaryFashionLgbt

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What is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) about?

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.

Who stars in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant stars Margit Carstensen (Petra von Kant), Hanna Schygulla (Karin Thimm), Katrin Schaake (Sidonie von Grasenabb), Eva Mattes (Gabriele von Kant), Gisela Fackeldey (Valerie von Kant). The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How long is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1972.

Is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant worth watching?

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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