Best Book of Interviews with a Film Director | Why "Sirk on Sirk" is a Must-Read

This video took me longer than expected to put together, but for good reason. In this review, I dive into "Sirk on Sirk: Interviews with Jon Halliday", originally published in 1972 by Viking Press, with an expanded edition released in 1997. This fascinating book offers unique insights into the mind of Douglas Sirk, one of the most iconic directors of melodrama, including some of his most personal reflections that were withheld until after his death.

Though I bought my copy in 2011, I never fully read it—until now, as part of my #ClassicFilmReading challenge. What I discovered within these pages completely surprised me, offering not just a deeper understanding of Sirk's films but also his thoughts on Hollywood, art, and his personal experiences. In this video, I share my biggest takeaways from the book and explain why it’s a must-read for anyone interested in classic cinema, film history, or Douglas Sirk’s unparalleled legacy. Who else is excited to learn more about this legendary filmmaker? #DouglasSirk #SirkOnSirk #FilmHistory #ClassicFilmReading #Melodrama #DirectorsInsight #Filmmaking #RareBooks #JonHalliday

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⏲️ Let's discover this together:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Classic Film Reading Challenge
01:13 Book Presentation and Further Explanation
03:46 The Value of this Book of Interviews
04:44 Key Takeaways of the Book
09:45 Final Conclusions

Further information on Douglas Sirk:
📄 Goodreads page for 'Sirk on Sirk: Interviews with Jon Halliday'
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📝 Article by Jon Halliday on 'All That Heaven Allows'
https://mubi.com/es/notebook/posts/re...
📹 Interview 'From UFA to Hollywood: Douglas Sirk Remembers' (1991)
   • Douglas Sirk interview  
🎥 Interview 'Mirage of life' (1983)
   • Mirage de la vie - A portrait of DOUG...  
📺 Interview 'Cinéma Cinémas' (1982)
   • Cinéma Cinémas📽: DOUGLAS SIRK intervi...  

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