Douglas Sirk

Born: 1897-04-26

Douglas Sirk (born Hans Detlef Sierck; April 26, 1897 – January 14, 1987) was a German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas in the 1950s.


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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

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Released: 2023-06-20

This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor...

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Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense

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Released: 2010-09-02

When director Daniel Schmid grew up, his parents ran a hotel in the Alps, and this singular...

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Imitation of Life

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Released: 1983-01-01

Portrait of filmmaker Douglas Sirk.

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Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair

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Released: 2022-08-03

An investigative portrait of the master of cinematic melodrama, Douglas Sirk. His life was the...

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From UFA to Hollywood: Douglas Sirk Remembers

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Released: 1991-06-07

This 82-minute 1991 documentary by Eckhart Schmidt features a 1980 interview with Douglas Sirk...

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Spécial cinéma

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First aired: 1974-09-25

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