Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
Original title: Angst essen Seele auf
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is a 1974 German-language romance movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem and Irm Hermann.
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.
Quick answers
What is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul about?
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.
When was Ali: Fear Eats the Soul released?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was released on 5 March 1974.
How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul runs 1h 33m.
Who made Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Where can I watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Brigitte Mira as Emmi Kurowski
- El Hedi ben Salem as Ali
- Irm Hermann as Krista
- Barbara Valentin as Barbara
- Elma Karlowa as Mrs. Kargus
- Anita Bucher as Mrs. Ellis
- Gusti Kreissl as Paula
- Doris Mattes as Mrs. Angermayer
- Margit Symo as Hedwig
- Katharina Herberg as Bardame
- Lilo Pempeit as Mrs. Munchmeyer
- Walter Sedlmayr as Mr. Angermayer