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Cast & Crew

Viola Shafik
As Self (voice)
Viola Shafik
Director
Viola Shafik
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
As Self (archive footage)
Kurt Raab
As Self (archive footage)
Irm Hermann
As Self
Karl Scheydt
As Self

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In "My Name Is Not Ali," a powerful documentary by Viola Shafik, the spotlight shines on El Hedi ben Salem, a Tunisian-born actor and filmmaker who was a key player in the life and work of controversial German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Through candid interviews and revealing archival footage, the film delves into the complex relationship between these two men, who pushed the boundaries of art and identity in their unflinching pursuit of creative expression. With a focus on Salem's personal story, the documentary offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art, identity, and sexuality, as well as the enduring impact of Fassbinder's work on contemporary cinema.

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