Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Brigitte Mira
Emmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben Salem
Ali
Irm Hermann
Krista
Barbara Valentin
Barbara
Elma Karlowa
Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher
Mrs. Ellis
Gusti Kreissl
Paula
Doris Mattes
Mrs. Angermayer
Margit Symo
Hedwig
Katharina Herberg
Bardame
Lilo Pempeit
Mrs. Munchmeyer
Walter Sedlmayr
Mr. Angermayer
Frequently Asked Questions
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was released on March 5, 1974.
The runtime of Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is 1h 33m.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is a Romance, Drama movie.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
The main cast of Ali: Fear Eats the Soul includes Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is originally in German.