The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Watch TrailerPetra 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant |
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Rainer Werner Fassbinder |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (235 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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