Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (Angst essen Seele auf)

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top 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

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