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Days with Sirk

2008-07-16 · 61 min · ★ 5.5

Documentary

This documentary brings together a collection of remarkable interview footage with Douglas Sirk filmed in 1982 for the French TV show 'Cinéma cinémas', as well as material from the finished programme.

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Directors
Pascal Thomas, Dominique Rabourdin
Production companies
Les Films Français, Allerton Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Dominique RabourdinSelf
Pascal ThomasPascal ThomasSelf
Douglas SirkDouglas SirkSelf

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