Desire
Synopsis
Sexuality in Germany from 1910 to 1945: beginning with back-to-nature mountain camps and schools that fused athleticism, same-sex intimacy, and nudity; the openly-gay bars during the Weimer Republic; and, Nazi suppression of male and female homosexuality. Historians discuss pedagogical Eros, Hirschfeld's theories and his institute of sexual science, and the Nazi's Paragraph 175, which outlawed homosexual behavior. Survivors describe intimidation and interrogation, the flight of friends, Himmler's edicts, and the confinement and death in concentration camps of gay men and women. The documentary ends at Amsterdam's monument to gay victims of the Holocaust.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Marshall
- Original Title
- Desire
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Marshall
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desire
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What is Desire about?
Sexuality in Germany from 1910 to 1945: beginning with back-to-nature mountain camps and schools that fused athleticism, same-sex intimacy, and nudity; the openly-gay bars during the Weimer Republic; and, Nazi suppression of male and female homosexuality. Historians discuss pedagogical Eros, Hirschfeld's theories and his institute of sexual science, and the Nazi's Paragraph 175, which outlawed homosexual behavior. Survivors describe intimidation and interrogation, the flight of friends, Himmler's edicts, and the confinement and death in concentration camps of gay men and women. The documentary ends at Amsterdam's monument to gay victims of the Holocaust.
Who directed Desire?
Desire was directed by Stuart Marshall.
Who stars in Desire?
The principal cast of Desire includes Not specified.
When was Desire released and how long is it?
Desire was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.