The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

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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

Cast

Margit Carstensen

Hanna Schygulla

Katrin Schaake

Eva Mattes

Gisela Fackeldey

Irm Hermann

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