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Focusing on the career of Douglas Sirk, this book explores his evolution as a filmmaker known for his impactful melodramas in the 1950s. It highlights his distinctive style and contributions across various genres, including musicals, comedies, and thrillers, showcasing his work in both Europe and America. The narrative delves into the themes of exquisite ironies and obsessions that permeate his films, offering a comprehensive overview of Sirk's artistic legacy and significance in 20th-century cinema.
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Films of Douglas Sirk, Tom Ryan
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Films of Douglas Sirk
- Subtitle
- Exquisite Ironies and Magnificent Obsessions
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Ryan
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781496822376
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Focusing on the career of Douglas Sirk, this book explores his evolution as a filmmaker known for his impactful melodramas in the 1950s. It highlights his distinctive style and contributions across various genres, including musicals, comedies, and thrillers, showcasing his work in both Europe and America. The narrative delves into the themes of exquisite ironies and obsessions that permeate his films, offering a comprehensive overview of Sirk's artistic legacy and significance in 20th-century cinema.