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A Trick of the Light

A Trick of the Light

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.

Release DateNovember 28, 1995
StatusReleased
Original TitleDie Gebrüder Skladanowsky
Runtime1h 19min
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LanguageGerman
Original LanguageGerman
Production CountriesGermany
Production CompaniesWim Wenders StiftungBundesministerium des Inneren (BMI)Veit Helmer-FilmproduktionWim Wenders ProductionsBRHochschule für Fernsehen und Film München