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A Trick of the Light

56% | Nov 28, 1995 | Drama, Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Wim Wenders
Director
Sebastian Andrae
Writer

Cast

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Udo Kier
Max Skladanowsky
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Otto Kuhnle
Emil Skladanowsky
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Christoph Merg
Eugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
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Nadine Büttner
Gertrud Skladanowsky

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