Peter von Kant

Jul 6, 2022

1h 25m

★ 5.7

Overview

Peter von Kant, a successful, famous director, lives with his assistant Karl, whom he likes to mistreat and humiliate. Through the great actress Sidonie, he meets and falls in love with Amir, a handsome young man of modest means. He offers to share his apartment and help Amir break into the world of cinema. Several months later, Amir becomes a star. But as soon as he acquires fame, he breaks up with Peter, leaving him alone to face himself.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

France 2 Cinéma

Playtime

SCOPE Pictures

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Cast

Peter von Kant

Denis Ménochet

Sidonie

Isabelle Adjani

Amir

Khalil Ben Gharbia

Rosemarie

Hanna Schygulla

Karl

Stefan Crepon

Gabrielle

Aminthe Audiard

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Peter von Kant

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