Quick facts
Themes
Cast
Udo Kier
Max Skladanowsky
Otto Kuhnle
Emil Skladanowsky
Christoph Merg
Eugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
Nadine Büttner
Gertrud Skladanowsky
Lucie Hürtgen-Skladanowsky
Herself
Bodo Werner Lang
Postbote
Rüdiger Vogler
Hochradfahrer
Alfred Sczczot
Spion
Wim Wenders
Regisseur / Milchmann
Jürgen Jürges
Self
Germán Kral
Kamera-Assistent
Barbara Rohm
Tonfrau
Florian Gallenberger
Ton-Assistent
Marianna Kawka
Josephine Skladanowky
Hans Moser
Direktor Baron
Thomas Rosié
Direktor Dorn
Brygida Ochaim
Mademoiselle Ancion / Tänzerin (Serpentintanz)
Manfred Wopalka
Auguste Lumière
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Frequently asked questions
- What is A Trick of the Light about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Trick of the Light?
- A Trick of the Light was directed by Wim Wenders.
- Who stars in A Trick of the Light?
- A Trick of the Light stars Udo Kier, Otto Kuhnle, Christoph Merg, Nadine Büttner.
- When was A Trick of the Light released?
- A Trick of the Light is a 1995 drama, documentary film.
- Where can I watch A Trick of the Light?
- You can watch A Trick of the Light with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.