The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

(1972)

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.

Release date:
25 June 1972 
5 October 1972
Directed by:
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produced by:
Michael Fengler
Country:
West Germany
Language:
German
Budget:
DEM 325,000

Audience Ratings

TMDb
74%
217 votes
IMDb
7.5/10
11,990 votes

Critics Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes
85%
34 reviews
Metacritic
-
- reviews