Peter von Kant

"Peter von Kant", François Ozon's 2022 French comedy-drama film, is a loose adaptation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's play The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, with the sex of its principal characters changed from female to male. It follows Peter von Kant (Denis Ménochet), a filmmaker in his 40s experiencing growing success, as he navigates a tumultuous love affair with Amir (Khalil Ben Gharbia), a young and handsome North African actor whom he meets through famous actress Sidonie (Isabelle Adjani). The film explores themes of jealousy, power dynamics, and the complexities of male relationships.