Drama ·Romance · Germany · 1972 · 2h 4m

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Michael Ballhaus — Director of Photography Thea Eymèsz — Editor Rainer Werner Fassbinder — Screenplay Rainer Werner Fassbinder — Producer Michael Fengler — Producer Kurt Raab — Production Design

Tagline

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

australia success bremen based on play or musical fashion designer egoism lesbian relationship secretary fashion lgbt

Key Collaborators

Rainer Werner Fassbinder Director Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography Thea Eymèsz Editor Rainer Werner Fassbinder Screenplay Rainer Werner Fassbinder Producer Michael Fengler Producer Kurt Raab Production Design Maja Lemcke Costume Design

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