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199579 minDrama, Documentary

A Trick of the Light

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Is A Trick of the Light worth watching? With a rating of 5.8/10, this Drama, Documentary film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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A Trick of the Light Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Udo Kier
Udo KierMax Skladanowsky
Otto Kuhnle
Otto KuhnleEmil Skladanowsky
Christoph Merg
Christoph MergEugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
Nadine Büttner
Nadine BüttnerGertrud Skladanowsky
Lucie Hürtgen-Skladanowsky
Lucie Hürtgen-SkladanowskyHerself
Bodo Werner Lang
Bodo Werner LangPostbote
Rüdiger Vogler
Rüdiger VoglerHochradfahrer
Alfred Sczczot
Alfred SczczotSpion
Wim Wenders
Wim WendersRegisseur / Milchmann
Jürgen Jürges
Jürgen JürgesSelf

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Is A Trick of the Light worth watching?

A Trick of the Light has received mixed reviews with a 5.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Documentary movies.

Is A Trick of the Light hit or flop?

A Trick of the Light has received average ratings (5.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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A Trick of the Light is a Drama, Documentary movie that A rare gem of cinematic storytelling that weaves docudrama, fictional reenactment, and experimental photography into a powerful, reflective work on th...

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