The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

• Drama
• 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.

Rating

7.4 / 10 (247 votes)

Release date

October 5, 1972

Runtime

2h 04m

Language

German

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Status

Released