The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)
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.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: October 5, 1972
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
Screenplay
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Screenplay)
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Thea Eymèsz
Production: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
australia, success, bremen, based on play or musical, fashion designer, egoism, lesbian relationship, secretary, fashion, lgbt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant 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 directed The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
- The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
- The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant stars Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes, Gisela Fackeldey, Irm Hermann.
- How long is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
- The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
- The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant produced?
- The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant?
- The themes of The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.