Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

7.793 min
RomanceDrama

Overview

Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali. Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.

Movie Info

Release Date: 3/5/1974

Runtime: 93 min

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Writers: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Top Cast

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Emmi Kurowski

El Hedi ben Salem

El Hedi ben Salem

Ali

Irm Hermann

Irm Hermann

Krista

Barbara Valentin

Barbara Valentin

Barbara

Elma Karlowa

Elma Karlowa

Mrs. Kargus

Gusti Kreissl

Gusti Kreissl

Paula

Doris Mattes

Doris Mattes

Mrs. Angermayer

Margit Symo

Margit Symo

Hedwig

Katharina Herberg

Katharina Herberg

Bardame

Lilo Pempeit

Lilo Pempeit

Mrs. Munchmeyer

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