Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
19741hr 33min

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.

Cast

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Eugen

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Kurt Raab

Car Mechanic

Kurt Raab

Brigitte Mira

Emmi Kurowski

Brigitte Mira

Hark Bohm

Doctor

Hark Bohm

Irm Hermann

Krista

Irm Hermann

El Hedi ben Salem

Ali

El Hedi ben Salem

Barbara Valentin

Barbara

Barbara Valentin

Marquard Bohm

Gruber

Marquard Bohm

Walter Sedlmayr

Mr. Angermayer

Walter Sedlmayr

Karl Scheydt

Albert

Karl Scheydt

Elma Karlowa

Mrs. Kargus

Elma Karlowa

Katharina Herberg

Bardame

Katharina Herberg

Anita Bucher

Mrs. Ellis

Anita Bucher

Lilo Pempeit

Mrs. Munchmeyer

Lilo Pempeit

Gusti Kreissl

Paula

Gusti Kreissl

Peter Gauhe

Bruno

Peter Gauhe

Margit Symo

Hedwig

Margit Symo

Doris Mattes

Mrs. Angermayer

Doris Mattes

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