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Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair

★ 8.0(1)20221h 14m

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Director: Roman Hüben
Release date: 2022-08-03
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Switzerland

About Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is a 2022 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Roman Hüben, starring Hanna Schygulla, Todd Haynes and Douglas Sirk. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.

Cast

Hanna Schygulla

Hilde Jary

Todd Haynes

Self

Douglas Sirk

Self (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair in Canada?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair on Netflix?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair stars Hanna Schygulla, Todd Haynes and Douglas Sirk.

When did Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair come out?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is a 2022 movie directed by Roman Hüben.

What genre is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is Documentary film.

Who directed Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?+

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair was directed by Roman Hüben.