El Hedi ben Salem

Acting

El Hedi ben Salem

Born January 1, 1936 · Morocco

Died January 1, 1976 · aged 40

El Hedi ben Salem was a Moroccan actor. He is best known as the lover and collaborator of provocative German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He died while in prison. Fassbinder dedicated his last film, Querelle (1982), to Salem. In 2012, a documentary on Salem's life entitled My Name Is Not Ali, premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival.

Known For

QuerelleQuerelle · 1982
Querelle
6.61982
MovieDramaCrime
French sailor Querelle arrives in Brest and starts frequenting a strange whorehouse. He discovers that his brother Robert is the lover of the lady owner, Lysiane. Here, you can play dice with Nono, Lysiane's husband: if you win, you are allowed to make love with Lysiane; if you lose, you have to make love with Nono... Querelle loses on purpose.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von KantThe Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant · 1972
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
7.41972
MovieDramaRomance
Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
Ali: Fear Eats the SoulAli: Fear Eats the Soul · 1974
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
7.71974
MovieRomanceDrama
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.
Fox and His FriendsFox and His Friends · 1975
Fox and His Friends
7.21975
MovieDrama
Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always wanted. He enters an abusive relationship with wealthy industrialist Eugen in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His desperation for love and affection soon spirals into tragedy.
The Merchant of Four SeasonsThe Merchant of Four Seasons · 1972
The Merchant of Four Seasons
6.71972
MovieDrama
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
MarthaMartha · 1974
Martha
7.01974
MovieTV MovieDrama
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
Tenderness of the WolvesTenderness of the Wolves · 1973
Tenderness of the Wolves
5.71973
MovieHorrorCrime
A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
Jail BaitJail Bait · 1973
Jail Bait
6.21973
MovieDramaTV Movie
In a small German town, a 14-year-old girl's relationship with an older man draws scrutiny and leads to legal consequences, reflecting the constraints of their social surroundings.

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