Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

19741hr 33min
critics rating 100%100%
audience rating 91%91%

Step into a world where love knows no boundaries in "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul" (1974). Emmi Kurowski, a woman who has known the ache of loneliness, finds an unexpected connection with Ali, a mechanic from a different world. As their bond deepens, they must navigate the harsh judgments of society and their own doubts about the unconventional path they've chosen.

Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder weaves a poignant tale of love, prejudice, and self-discovery in this timeless classic. Through Emmi and Ali's journey, audiences are invited to reflect on the complexities of human relationships and the courage it takes to defy societal norms. Will their love withstand the pressures that threaten to tear them apart, or will fear ultimately consume what they hold dear? "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul" is a mesmerizing exploration of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love.

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Cast

Hark Bohm

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Kurt Raab

Car Mechanic

Kurt Raab

Brigitte Mira

Emmi Kurowski

Brigitte Mira

El Hedi ben Salem

Marquard Bohm

Irm Hermann

Barbara Valentin

Elma Karlowa

Mrs. Kargus

Elma Karlowa

Karl Scheydt

Walter Sedlmayr

Mr. Angermayer

Walter Sedlmayr

Lilo Pempeit

Mrs. Munchmeyer

Lilo Pempeit

Katharina Herberg

Anita Bucher

Mrs. Ellis

Anita Bucher

Peter Gauhe

Margit Symo

Doris Mattes

Mrs. Angermayer

Doris Mattes

Gusti Kreissl