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