Movie

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

★ 7.7/10 · 464 votes 1974 1h 33m Released

RomanceDrama

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 Emmi Kurowski El Hedi ben Salem Ali Irm Hermann Krista Barbara Valentin Barbara Elma Karlowa Mrs. Kargus A Anita Bucher Mrs. Ellis