Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

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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  Brigitte Mira

  Emmi Kurowski
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  El Hedi ben Salem

  Ali
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  Irm Hermann

  Krista
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  Barbara Valentin

  Barbara
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  Elma Karlowa

  Mrs. Kargus
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  Anita Bucher

  Mrs. Ellis
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  Gusti Kreissl

  Paula
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  Doris Mattes

  Mrs. Angermayer
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  Margit Symo

  Hedwig
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  Katharina Herberg

  Bardame