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The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant (original title)

1972124 min7.4German

Directed by

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Logline

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

Synopsis

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.

Festivals

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Berlin International Film Festival 1972

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Chicago international Film Festival 1973

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Reykjavik International Film Festival 2007

Cast and Crew

Cast: Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Eva Mattes, Gisela Fackeldey, Irm Hermann

Writer: Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Screenplay)

Cinematographer: Michael Ballhaus

Production Designer: Kurt Raab

Editor: Thea Eymèsz

Sound Designer: Gunther Kortwich

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Costume Designer: Maja Lemcke

Direction team: Harry Baer (Assistant Director), An Dorthe Braker (Script Supervisor), Kurt Raab (Assistant Director)

Producers: Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Production: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren

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