An almost accidental romance is kindled between a German woman in her mid-sixties and a Moroccan migrant worker around twenty-five years younger. They abruptly decide to marry, appalling everyone around them.
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Cast
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| Brigitte Mira | ... | Emmi | |
| El Hedi ben Salem | ... | Ali | |
| Irm Hermann | ... | Krista | |
| 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. Angermeyer (as Doris Mathes) |
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Katharina Herberg | ... | Girl in bar |
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Lilo Pempeit | ... | Mrs. Münchmeyer |
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Peter Gauhe | ... | Bruno Kurowski |
| Marquard Bohm | ... | Gruber | |
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Walter Sedlmayr | ... | Angermayer |
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Hannes Gromball | ... | Waiter |
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Hark Bohm | ... | Doctor |
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Emmi, a German woman in her mid-sixties, falls in love with Ali, a Moroccan immigrant worker around twenty-five years younger. When they abruptly decide to marry, everyone around them seems appalled. When the folks calm down a bit, Emmi and Ali's relationship grows uncertain. Written by Oliver Heidelbach
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racism | culture clash | loneliness | friendship | family relationships |Parents Guide:
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Country:
West GermanyRelease Date:
31 October 1974 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
DEM260,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$11,623, 16 February 2003Gross USA:
$8,144Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$15,698Company Credits
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Ali: Why heaven?
Emmi Kurowski: Oh, just a fancy of mine.
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Written by Karel Vacek
Performed by R.A. Dvorský
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Included in the Toronto International Film Festival's Essential 100, movies every cinephile should see. See more »Quotes
Emmi Kurowski: We'll be rich, Ali... and we'll buy ourselves a little piece of heaven.Ali: Why heaven?
Emmi Kurowski: Oh, just a fancy of mine.
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Before the introductory credits there is the line: Das Glück ist nicht immer lustig (Happiness is not always fun) See more »Soundtracks
Du Schwarzer Zigeuner (Cikánka)Written by Karel Vacek
Performed by R.A. Dvorský
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Although ostensibly an attack on prejudice in all its forms this movie is also a pessimistic comment on how Fassbinder saw all relationships as problematic. The couple in this survive society's disapproval and reach a point of co-existence with the world. At this point they are undone form within. Superb performances all round but particularly Briggite Mira as Emmi. Watch out for RWF as her repulsive son-in-law. A great film from a great director.