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A Trick of the Light (1995) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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A Trick of the Light is a 1995 drama and documentary film directed by Wim Wenders, with a cast led by Udo Kier, Otto Kuhnle and Christoph Merg. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes and was released on November 28, 1995. A Trick of the Light is rated 6.2/10 by TMDB users across 19 votes.
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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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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
Frequently Asked Questions About A Trick of the Light
When was A Trick of the Light released?
A Trick of the Light was released on November 28, 1995.
What is the runtime of A Trick of the Light?
A Trick of the Light has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
Who stars in A Trick of the Light?
A Trick of the Light stars Udo Kier as Max Skladanowsky, Otto Kuhnle as Emil Skladanowsky, Christoph Merg as Eugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur) and Nadine Büttner as Gertrud Skladanowsky. The cast also includes Lucie Hürtgen-Skladanowsky, Bodo Werner Lang, Rüdiger Vogler and Alfred Sczczot.
Who directed A Trick of the Light?
A Trick of the Light was directed by Wim Wenders. The screenplay is credited to Sebastian Andrae, Wim Wenders and Veit Helmer.
What genre is A Trick of the Light?
A Trick of the Light is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and documentary.
What is the TMDB score of A Trick of the Light?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.2/10 from 19 votes.
What movies are similar to A Trick of the Light?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside A Trick of the Light include Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010), Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018), For the Love of Spock (2016), David Bowie: Five Years (2013) and Come See Me in the Good Light (2025).
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