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A Trick of the Light

Where:

🇩🇪 Germany

When:

The 1890s

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.

Released in 1995 — 79 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

German