Synopsis:
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.
Directed by: | Rainer Werner Fassbinder |
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Release date: | 1974-03-05 |
Runtime: | 93 minutes |
Critics score: |
Cast:
Brigitte Mira
Emmi Kurowski
Irm Hermann
Krista
Barbara Valentin
Barbara
Elma Karlowa
Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher
Mrs. Ellis

Emmi Kurowski

Krista

Barbara

Mrs. Kargus

Mrs. Ellis
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Also known as:
- Ali - Fear Eats the Soul
- Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
- Alle Türken heißen Ali
- Angsten eter sjelen
- Pelko jäytää sieluja
- Tous les autres s'appellent Ali
- 불안은 영혼을 잠식한다
- 不安は魂を食いつくす
- O Medo Consome a Alma