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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

“Sex is the ultimate weapon.”

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Year
1972
Runtime
2h 4m
Release
1972
Language
de
Country
DE

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

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.

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

  • Directed by

    Rainer Werner Fassbinder

  • Written by

    Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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