Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Brigitte MiraEmmi Kurowski

El Hedi ben SalemAli

Irm HermannKrista

Barbara ValentinBarbara

Elma KarlowaMrs. Kargus

Anita Bucher

Anita BucherMrs. Ellis

Gusti KreisslPaula

Doris MattesMrs. Angermayer

Margit SymoHedwig

Katharina HerbergBardame

Lilo PempeitMrs. Munchmeyer

Walter SedlmayrMr. Angermayer