A Trick of the Light
1995
DramaDocumentary
A rare gem of cinematic storytelling that weaves docudrama, fictional reenactment, and experimental photography into a powerful, reflective work on the early days of German cinema. The film tells the story of the Skladanowsky Brothers, the German-born duo responsible for inventing the "bioskop", an early version of the film projector.
Rating
5.833
15 votesPopularity
0.3538
Origin & Countries
DE | de | Germany
Production
Wim Wenders Stiftung,Bundesministerium des Inneren (BMI),Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion,Wim Wenders Productions,BR,Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Runtime
79 min.
Status
Released
Release: 11/28/1995
Credits
Wim WendersDirector
Udo KierMax Skladanowsky
Otto KuhnleEmil Skladanowsky
Christoph MergEugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
Nadine BüttnerGertrud Skladanowsky
