A Trick of the Light
Die Gebrüder Skladanowsky
1995| 1h 16m| IMDb 6.3
A Trick of the Light (1995) is currently streaming in the UK on Curzon. Last updated 20 January 2026.
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.
Director: Wim Wenders
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Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026