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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
A Trick of the Light
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 28, 1995
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Drama, Documentary
User Score
57%
Original Title
Die Gebrüder Skladanowsky
Production Companies
Wim Wenders Stiftung, Bundesministerium des Inneren (BMI), Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion, Wim Wenders Productions, BR, Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Director
Wim Wenders
Description
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.
