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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

1972
Directed byRainer Werner Fassbinder
2h 4m

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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Margit CarstensenPetra von KantHanna SchygullaKarin ThimmKatrin Schaake
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DramaRomance
STATUSReleased
RATING
7.4

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