A Trick of the Light (1995)
11/28/1995 (DE) • 1h 19m
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Max Skladanowsky
Emil Skladanowsky
Eugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
Gertrud Skladanowsky
Herself
Postbote
Hochradfahrer
Spion
Regisseur / Milchmann
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