Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Watch TrailerEmmi 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 (452 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.
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