adjective
CinemaOf or relating to the director Douglas Sirk; resembling or characteristic of his films (especially his melodramas).
Sirk is best known for a series of domestic melodramas made in the 1950s, which treat romantic themes such as desire and infatuation and are noted for their lavish sets and costumes, highly emotional presentation, and a vividly colourful, glossy visual style.
Origin
1960s. From the name of Douglas Sirk, German-born U.S. theatre and film director + -ian.
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