The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)

Sex is the ultimate weapon.

Release Date: 1972, October 5
Directors: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Countries: Germany
Production: Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren, Filmverlag der Autoren
Cast: Hanna Schygulla, Margit Carstensen, Eva Mattes, Irm Hermann, Katrin Schaake, Gisela Fackeldey

Overview:

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.