The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a 1972 West German psychological romantic drama film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, based on his play of the same name. Featuring an all-female cast, the film takes place entirely in the home of fashion designer Petra von Kant (Margit Carstensen), following the changing dynamics in her relationships with other women. The film was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival. It is regarded by many as Fassbinder's magnum opus and a classic of New German Cinema.
Plot
Petra von Kant is a prominent fashion designer based in Bremen. The film is almost totally restricted to her apartment's bedroom, decorated by a huge reproduction of Nicolas Poussin's Midas and Bacchus.
Awards
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| author | Rainer Werner Fassbinder |
|---|---|
| award | German Film Award/Best Supporting Female Role German Film Award for Best Actress German Film Award for Best Cinematography |
| contentLocation | Bremen |
| director | Rainer Werner Fassbinder |
| editor | Thea Eymèsz |
| events | codependency loneliness love |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | belong birthday present boarding school car accident deutsche mark discover fashion designer kill lay off learn mark married nicolas poussin phone call question read second marriage sekt sydney type want young man |
| musicBy | Giuseppe Verdi |
| nomination | Golden Bear |
| producer | Michael Fengler |
| productionCompany | Filmverlag der Autoren |
| publisher | Filmverlag der Autoren |
| recordedAt | Worpswede |
| theme | fashion independent romantic drama |