

Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair
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 Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.
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- Director
- Roman Hüben
- Screenplay & Story
- Roman Hüben
- Original Title
- Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Hüben
Roman Hüben
Marylou Vergez
Nicola Genni
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Hüben
Director
Roman Hüben
Writer
Marylou Vergez
Editor
Nicola Genni
Producer
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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 Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.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?
The principal cast of Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair includes Hanna Schygulla, Todd Haynes, Douglas Sirk.
When was Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair released and how long is it?
Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
