The Core Question
What just happened between you and "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
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 & Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Brigitte Mira
Emmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben Salem
Ali
Irm Hermann
Krista
Barbara Valentin
Barbara
Elma Karlowa
Mrs. Kargus
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Anita Bucher
Mrs. Ellis
Stills
Love Letters from the Community
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