A Trick of the Light

A Trick of the Light

5.8/101h 19m1995
A Trick of the Light

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.

Genres

DramaDocumentary

Production Companies

Wim Wenders Stiftung
Bundesministerium des Inneren (BMI)
Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion
Wim Wenders Productions
BR
Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München

Additional Information

Original Title:Die Gebrüder Skladanowsky
Original Language:German
Status:Released
Homepage:Visit Website

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