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A Trick of the Light

1995Movie1 h 19 min

DocumentaryDrama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–53%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and show business, with standout cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Early German Cinema
  • Docudrama
  • Experimental Photography
  • Historical Reflection
  • Cinematic Innovation
  • Artistic Exploration
  • German History
  • Pioneering Filmmakers
  • Biographical Narrative

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Wim Wenders
Written by
Wim Wenders, Florian Gallenberger, Veit Helmer
Produced by
Wim Wenders, Veit Helmer, Wolfgang Längsfeld
Music by
Laurent Petitgand

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 28, 1995 · 1 h 19 min · Drama, Documentary

Released
November 28, 1995
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Genres
Drama, Documentary
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
15 countries

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Questions about A Trick of the Light

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Trick of the Light?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Trick of the Light worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.9).

Is A Trick of the Light plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Trick of the Light in English?

German

No, it was made in German.