The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (1972)

Based on Fassbinders own play, The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant is considered R.W. Fassbinders magnum opus and features an all-female cast. Following the titular character, an esteemed yet emotionally unavailable couturier, Petra recently divorced her second husband, Frank, and becomes obsessed with Karin Thimme, a beautiful yet superficial 23-year-old woman. Continuing our Fassbinder block, make sure you dont miss anymore West German New Wave playing the rest of June at Cinema Underground!