Ali: Fear Eats the Soul — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

• 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

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