A Trick of the Light

A Trick of the Light (1995)

November 28th, 19951h 19min

Drama, Documentary
58%

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.


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