The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

7.4/10
October 5, 1972
124 minutes
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Drama Romance

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

October 5, 1972

Runtime

124 minutes

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rating

7.4/10

Production Companies

Tango Film Filmverlag der Autoren

Trailer

Three Reasons: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Cast