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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. Some time ago, she divorced the husband she no longer loved. Until recently, she has been in a fairly satisfactory S and M relationship with Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). She mistreats her. Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. She falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in. The rest of the film deals with the emotions of this affair and its aftermath. Fassbinder tells his story in a series of 5 or 6 long scenes with extended uses of a single camera shot and deep focus.

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Cast & Crew See All

Margit Carstensen
Petra von Kant
Hanna Schygulla
Karin Thimm
Katrin Schaake
Sidonie von Grasenabb

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Awards

  • 1972 - Golden Berlin Bear - - nominated
  • 1973 - Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) - winner
  • 1973 - Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Nebenrolle) - winner
  • 1973 - Film Award in Gold - Best Cinematography (Beste Kamera/Bildgestaltung) - winner

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