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Content: 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.

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Romance,

Drama

Runtime:

93 minutes

Year:

1974

Directors:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Production companies:

Tango Film,

Filmverlag der Autoren

Budget:

$130,000

Revenue:

$186,757

Actors:

Emmi Kurowski

Ali

Krista

Barbara

Mrs. Kargus

Crews:

Director

Producer

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Sound Designer