Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)

  • NR
  • 10/05/1974 (US)
  • Romance, Drama
  • 1h 33m

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.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director

Cast

Brigitte Mira's headshot

Brigitte Mira

Emmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben Salem's headshot

El Hedi ben Salem

Ali
Irm Hermann's headshot

Irm Hermann

Krista
Barbara Valentin's headshot

Barbara Valentin

Barbara
Elma Karlowa's headshot

Elma Karlowa

Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher's headshot

Anita Bucher

Mrs. Ellis
Gusti Kreissl's headshot

Gusti Kreissl

Paula
Doris Mattes's headshot

Doris Mattes

Mrs. Angermayer

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