THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT (1972)
Details
“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.”
This is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually arrive having watched the film beforehand, you are invited to come and listen if you haven't seen the film yet. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.
The Film:
THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT (1972)
Original Title: Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay by Fassbinder, based on his 1971 play
With Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla and Katrin Schaake
2 hours 4 mins.
Available to stream and rent in a variety of places, check https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-bitter-tears-of-petra-von-kant for details. The film can also be streamed for free at https://archive.org/details/the-bitter-tears-of-petra-von-kant
The Play:
THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT
By Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Translated by Anthony Vivis
First performed in German in 1971, and in English in 1976
https://archive.org/details/bittertearsofpet0000fass/page/n7/mode/2up