The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
1972 · Movie · 124 min · ★ 7.4
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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Details
- Years
- 1972
- Release date
- 1972-10-05
- Language
- German
- Runtime
- 124 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (235 votes)
Themes
- australia
- success
- bremen
- based on play or musical
- fashion designer
- egoism
- lesbian relationship
- secretary
- fashion
- lgbt
Awards & recognition
- German Film Award — Best Cinematography · 1973
- German Film Award — Best Actress · 1973
- German Film Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1973
- Golden Bear · 1972 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder