Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

1974 Rainer Werner Fassbinder 1h 33m
Romance Drama

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.

Cast

Brigitte Mira Emmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben Salem Ali
Irm Hermann Krista
Barbara Valentin Barbara
Elma Karlowa Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher Mrs. Ellis
Gusti Kreissl Paula
Doris Mattes Mrs. Angermayer

Vibes

Emotional Deeply Moving Hidden Gem