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Feature film — 1972

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

7.42h 4mDrama — Romance

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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Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Cast & crew

Margit Carstensen as Petra von Kant

Margit Carstensen

Petra von Kant

Hanna Schygulla as Karin Thimm

Hanna Schygulla

Karin Thimm

Katrin Schaake as Sidonie von Grasenabb

Katrin Schaake

Sidonie von Grasenabb

Eva Mattes as Gabriele von Kant

Eva Mattes

Gabriele von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey as Valerie von Kant

Gisela Fackeldey

Valerie von Kant

Irm Hermann as Marlene

Irm Hermann

Marlene

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