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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

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1974•1h 33m•7.7/10
  • Romance
  • Drama

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.

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

  • Anita Bucher

    Anita Bucher

    Mrs. Ellis

  • Gusti Kreissl

    Gusti Kreissl

    Paula

  • Doris Mattes

    Doris Mattes

    Mrs. Angermayer

Details

Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Budget
$130,000
Revenue
$186,757
Country
Germany
Language
Arabic, German
Status
Released

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