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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| User ReviewJens TA Trick of Light is the relatively unknown story about the three Skladanowsky brothers, three forgotten film pioneer. In this lovely underated picture we see a reenactment in bronze black and white, with all the authentical element of the 1890s way of filmmaking. The film also focusing on a present day interview with the 91-years-old daughter of one of the pioneers by a buch of movie people including Wim Wenders all listening instrested. A Trick of Light is candy for all movie lovers. |
| User ReviewArt SSaw this on DVD, which I suspect doesn't really do it justice, - much more of an event film. |
