The war was the end of an era, in art as well. And we were trying to create a new philosophy.
Douglas Sirk
There arose a belief in style - and in banality. Banality encompassed politics, too, because it was a common belief that politics were not worthy of art.
Douglas Sirk
These happy endings all express the weak and sly promise that the world is not rotten and out of joint but meaningful and ultimately in excellent condition.
Douglas Sirk
Throughout my pictures I employ a lighting which is not naturalistic.
Douglas Sirk
Yes, I was hired by Universal because they needed a comedy director. They had seen Scandal and liked it. I saw an opportunity even in those comedies to begin my project of American films.
Douglas Sirk
You have to think with the heart.
Douglas Sirk
Your camera is the best critic there is. Critics never see as much as the camera does. It is more perceptive than the human eye.
Douglas Sirk
Your characters have to remain innocent of what your picture is after.
Douglas Sirk
Related Authors
Wim Wenders, Uwe Boll, Roland Emmerich, Alexander Kluge, Werner Herzog, Leni Riefenstahl, Ernst Lubitsch, Mike Nichols
More German Director Quotes
Copyright © 2001 - 2012 BrainyQuote
BookRags Media Network
