Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair (2022)
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 Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.
Director: Roman Hüben
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: August 3, 2022
Cast
- Hanna Schygulla - Hilde Jary
- Todd Haynes - Self
- Douglas Sirk - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Editing: Marylou Vergez
Country: Switzerland, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Roman Hüben
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair 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 Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.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 directed Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?
- Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair was directed by Roman Hüben.
- Who stars in Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?
- Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair stars Hanna Schygulla, Todd Haynes, Douglas Sirk.
- How long is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?
- Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?
- Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is a Documentary film.
- Where was Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair produced?
- Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair was produced in Switzerland, France, Germany.