Desire (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1990, Desire is a documentary film directed by Stuart Marshall, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.