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    Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

    93'

    1974-03-05

    7.7

    Romance,Drama

    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.

    DirectingRainer Werner FassbinderWritingRainer Werner Fassbinder

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    - Apple TV Store

    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    1

    Emmi Kurowski

    Brigitte Mira

    1

    Ali

    El Hedi ben Salem

    1

    Krista

    Irm Hermann

    1

    Barbara

    Barbara Valentin

    1

    Mrs. Kargus

    Elma Karlowa

    1

    Mrs. Ellis

    Anita Bucher

    1

    Paula

    Gusti Kreissl

    1

    Mrs. Angermayer

    Doris Mattes

    1

    Hedwig

    Margit Symo

    1

    Bardame

    Katharina Herberg

    1

    Mrs. Munchmeyer

    Lilo Pempeit

    1

    Mr. Angermayer

    Walter Sedlmayr

    1

    Eugen

    Rainer Werner Fassbinder

    1

    Albert

    Karl Scheydt

    1

    Bruno

    Peter Gauhe

    1

    Gruber

    Marquard Bohm

    1

    Doctor

    Hark Bohm

    1

    Car Mechanic

    Kurt Raab

    Details:

    • Budget: 130000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 186757
    • List of countries:
      1. Germany
    • List of languages:
      1. Arabic
      2. German
    • List of companies:
      1. Tango Film
      2. Filmverlag der Autoren
    • Vote Count: 475
    • Popularity: 2.6816
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Angst essen Seele auf

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