Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)

1974-03-05 Germany 93 Min. PG-13
7.7 390 votes

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.

Cast

Brigitte Mira is Emmi Kurowski
Emmi Kurowski
Irm Hermann is Krista
Elma Karlowa is Mrs. Kargus
Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher is Mrs. Ellis
Mrs. Ellis
Doris Mattes is Mrs. Angermayer
Mrs. Angermayer
Margit Symo is Hedwig
Lilo Pempeit is Mrs. Munchmeyer
Mrs. Munchmeyer
Walter Sedlmayr is Mr. Angermayer
Mr. Angermayer