Angst essen Seele auf
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Brigitte Mira
Brigitte Mira
as Emmi Kurowski
El Hedi ben Salem
El Hedi ben Salem
as Ali
Irm Hermann
Irm Hermann
as Krista
Barbara Valentin
Barbara Valentin
as Barbara
Elma Karlowa
Elma Karlowa
as Mrs. Kargus
Anita Bucher
Anita Bucher
as Mrs. Ellis
Gusti Kreissl
Gusti Kreissl
as Paula
Doris Mattes
Doris Mattes
as Mrs. Angermayer
Margit Symo
Margit Symo
as Hedwig
Katharina Herberg
Katharina Herberg
as Bardame
Lilo Pempeit
Lilo Pempeit
as Mrs. Munchmeyer
Walter Sedlmayr
Walter Sedlmayr
as Mr. AngermayerCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 93 min |
Behind The Scenes
Official Licensed Streaming Directory
100% LEGALPure cinematic metadata encyclopedia with zero hosted video. Official verified distribution channels:
No active streaming providers currently indexed for 🇺🇸 United States
This title may currently be in theatrical window, physical media release, or restricted by regional licenses. Switch to another territory:
GlobalCineDB Consensus Score
Weighted consensus from 100K+ verified global cinephile ratings
Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.