Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair

Douglas Sirk - Hope as in Despair is a documentary that delves into the life of the master of cinematic melodrama, exploring how his personal experiences and secrets influenced his films. Through interviews with those closest to him and unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, the film offers a intimate portrait of a man shrouded in mystery. Born in Germany, Sirk began his directing career in Goebbels' Nazi cinema before fleeing to the US with his Jewish wife in 1937. He renamed himself Douglas Sirk and became the king of Hollywood melodrama, but his life was haunted by a deep sadness that echoes through his work. This film is a poignant exploration of the human experience, revealing the hopes and despairs that shaped Sirk's art and life.

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