Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

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7.7 /10 449 votes
March 5, 1974 1h 33m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writers Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Studio Tango Film
Rating 7.7/10
Language DE
Budget $130,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Mrs. Ellis

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

Walter Sedlmayr

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.