Desire
Originally released in 1990. Desire is a documentary film. directed by Stuart Marshall. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Sexuality in Germany from 1910 to 1945: beginning with back-to-nature mountain camps and schools that fused athleticism, same-sex intimacy, and nudity; the openly-gay bars during the Weimer Republic; and, Nazi suppression of male and female homosexuality. Historians discuss pedagogical Eros, Hirschfeld's theories and his institute of sexual science, and the Nazi's Paragraph 175, which outlawed homosexual behavior. Survivors describe intimidation and interrogation, the flight of friends, Himmler's edicts, and the confinement and death in concentration camps of gay men and women. The documentary ends at Amsterdam's monument to gay victims of the Holocaust.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desire about?
Sexuality in Germany from 1910 to 1945: beginning with back-to-nature mountain camps and schools that fused athleticism, same-sex intimacy, and nudity; the openly-gay bars during the Weimer Republi...
Who directed Desire?
Desire was directed by Stuart Marshall.
How long is Desire?
Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Desire released?
Desire was released on June 21, 1990 in theaters.