Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974): movie guide

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. 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 highlights

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul features Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin, Elma Karlowa, Anita Bucher. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1974-03-05. Runtime: 93 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (475 votes). Genres: Romance, Drama. Original language: de. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is listed as Romance, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul runs about 93 minutes.

Who stars in Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?

Cast highlights include Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin, Elma Karlowa, Anita Bucher.

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