Petra von Kant, a renowned fashion designer, is a self-absorbed, sharp-tongued, and complacent individual who divorced her unloved husband in the past. She has been in a tolerable S&M relationship with Marlene, her secretary, maid, and design partner, whom she mistreats. The story takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of Karin, a 23-year-old aspiring model, whom Petra falls in love with and invites to move in. The film explores the emotional consequences of this affair and its aftermath, presented in a series of long, uninterrupted scenes with a single camera shot and deep focus, characteristic of Fassbinder's storytelling style.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
A renowned fashion designer leaves behind a tumultuous partnership with her female protégée to pursue a romantic connection with a stunning young woman.
