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Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair

20221h 14mRoman Hüben
IMDb 7.3

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An investigative portrait of the master of cinematic melodrama, Douglas Sirk. His life was the ultimate melodrama, from which all his films were inspired. Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.

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What is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair (2022) about?

An investigative portrait of the master of cinematic melodrama, Douglas Sirk. His life was the ultimate melodrama, from which all his films were inspired. Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.

Who stars in Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair stars Hanna Schygulla (Hilde Jary), Todd Haynes (Self), Douglas Sirk (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Roman Hüben.

How long is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2022.

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Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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