Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Name: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1974
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin, Elma Karlowa

1974 · 93 min · Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) is a romance drama, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It stars Brigitte Mira and El Hedi ben Salem. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

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Cast

B Brigitte Mira

El Hedi ben Salem

Irm Hermann

Barbara Valentin

Elma Karlowa A Anita Bucher

What Ali: Fear Eats the Soul Is 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Where can I watch Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Ali: Fear Eats the Soul come out?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was released in 1974.

Who directed Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Who stars in Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul stars Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin.

What is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul's rating?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 81 out of 100.