A Trick of the Light
Die Gebrüder Skladanowsky
1995 · 1h 19m · Documentary, Drama · Germany
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.
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Wim Wenders6.1Smart score
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