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

1974-03-05 · 93 min · ★ 7.7

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.

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Directors
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production companies
Tango Film, Filmverlag der Autoren
Countries
Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 130,000
Revenue
USD 186,757

Top Cast

Brigitte MiraBrigitte MiraEmmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben SalemEl Hedi ben SalemAli
Irm HermannIrm HermannKrista
Barbara ValentinBarbara ValentinBarbara
Elma KarlowaElma KarlowaMrs. Kargus
Anita BucherMrs. Ellis
Gusti KreisslGusti KreisslPaula
Doris MattesDoris MattesMrs. Angermayer
Margit SymoMargit SymoHedwig
Katharina HerbergKatharina HerbergBardame
Lilo PempeitLilo PempeitMrs. Munchmeyer
Walter SedlmayrWalter SedlmayrMr. Angermayer
Rainer Werner FassbinderRainer Werner FassbinderEugen
Karl ScheydtKarl ScheydtAlbert
Peter GauhePeter GauheBruno
Marquard BohmMarquard BohmGruber
Hark BohmHark BohmDoctor
Kurt RaabKurt RaabCar Mechanic

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