Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Originally released in 1974. Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is a romance/drama film. directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Starring Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, and Irm Hermann
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (441 votes)
Budget
$130K
Production budget
Box Office
$186.8K
1.4x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $130,000
- Revenue
- $186,757
Production Companies
- Tango Film
- Filmverlag der Autoren
Frequently Asked Questions
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 an...
Who directed Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
How long is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Ali: Fear Eats the Soul released?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul was released on March 5, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ali: Fear Eats the Soul?
The main cast of Ali: Fear Eats the Soul includes Brigitte Mira, El Hedi ben Salem, Irm Hermann, Barbara Valentin, Elma Karlowa.
Is Ali: Fear Eats the Soul worth watching?
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 441 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.