The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
1972 · 2h 4m · Drama, Romance · Germany · Rated U (FR)
Sex is the ultimate weapon.
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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Rainer Werner Fassbinder7.0Smart score
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australiabased on play or musicalbremenegoismfashionfashion designerlesbian relationshiplgbtsecretarysuccess
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