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Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

1974 · 93 min Romance Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Angst essen Seele auf
Year 1974
Country Germany
Genre Romance, Drama
Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (449 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Страх съедает душу" (1974) tells its love story without irony and without shame — the filmmakers believe in what they're making.

Worth watching if romantic stories move you — there's something real to hold onto here.

For couples and anyone who believes cinema about love can be sincere.

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: evening for two, soft lighting, a blanket — everything you need.

🎭 Cast

Brigitte Mira

Brigitte Mira

Emmi Kurowski

El Hedi ben Salem

El Hedi ben Salem

Ali

Irm Hermann

Irm Hermann

Krista

Barbara Valentin

Barbara Valentin

Barbara

Elma Karlowa

Elma Karlowa

Mrs. Kargus

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Anita Bucher

Mrs. Ellis

Gusti Kreissl

Gusti Kreissl

Paula

Doris Mattes

Doris Mattes

Mrs. Angermayer

Margit Symo

Margit Symo

Hedwig

Katharina Herberg

Katharina Herberg

Bardame

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