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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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.
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Checked Sep 6, 2026
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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.
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Cast
Margit CarstensenPetra von Kant
Hanna SchygullaKarin Thimm
Katrin SchaakeSidonie von Grasenabb
Eva MattesGabriele von Kant
Gisela FackeldeyValerie von Kant
Irm HermannMarleneCredits
- Directed by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Written by
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Original title
- Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
Production
- Tango FilmGermany
- Filmverlag der AutorenGermany
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