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Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2022, Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair is a notable film.

What it’s 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 Through the testimonies of those closest to him and the unpublished accounts in his wife's diary, we get closer to this man surrounded by mystery.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’s in it. Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair stars Hanna Schygulla as Hilde Jary, Todd Haynes as Self and Douglas Sirk as Self (archive footage).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair page.

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Where can I watch Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair (2022)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair worth watching?
Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair?
Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair stars Hanna Schygulla, Todd Haynes and Douglas Sirk.
When was Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair released?
Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair was released in 2022.