A Trick of the Light (1995): Cast
A Trick of the Light is a 1995 drama documentary starring Otto Kuhnle as Emil Skladanowsky, Nadine Büttner and Udo Kier. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Genres
- Documentary , Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Wim Wenders Stiftung
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Trick of the Light About?
The premise of A Trick of the Light without spoilers.
A rare gem of cinematic storytelling that blends docudrama, fictional reenactment and experimental photography into a powerful, reflective portrait of early German cinema. It chronicles the Skladanowsky brothers—German‑born pioneers who created the “bioskop,” an early film projector that paved the way for modern motion pictures.
A Trick of the Light Cast & Characters
Otto Kuhnle leads the cast as Emil Skladanowsky, with Nadine Büttner as Gertrud Skladanowsky and Udo Kier as Max Skladanowsky.
- Otto Kuhnle as Emil Skladanowsky
- Nadine Büttner as Gertrud Skladanowsky
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Udo Kier as Max Skladanowsky -
Wim Wenders as Regisseur / Milchmann
Also Starring in A Trick of the Light
· 28 more- Rüdiger Vogler Hochradfahrer
- Rolf Zacher Max Skladanowsky (voice)
- Hans Moser Direktor Baron
- Florian Gallenberger Ton-Assistent
- George Inci Tänzer (Kamarinskaja) / Ringer (Ringkampf)
- Brygida Ochaim Mademoiselle Ancion / Tänzerin (Serpentintanz)
- Lucie Hürtgen-Skladanowsky Themselves
- Christoph Merg Eugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
- Bodo Werner Lang Postbote
- Alfred Sczczot Spion
- Jürgen Jürges Themselves
- Germán Kral Kamera-Assistent
- Barbara Rohm Tonfrau
- Marianna Kawka Josephine Skladanowky
- Thomas Rosié Direktor Dorn
- Manfred Wopalka Auguste Lumière
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- Jürgen Schumann Louis Lumière
- Wiebke Bayer Tänzerin (Italienischer Bauerntanz)
- Larissa H. Gomez Tänzerin (Italienischer Bauerntanz)
- Michael Krauss Darsteller (Komisches Reck)
- Angelika Kraml Boxerin (Das boxende Känguruh)
- Diego Patschenko Darsteller (Komisches Reck)
- Lali Kovacz Akrobat (Akrobatisches Potpourri) / Ringer (Ringkampf)
- Leon Jürges Akrobat (Akrobatisches Potpourri)
- Lena Rüssman Akrobat (Akrobatisches Potpourri)
- Stefan Barber Tänzer (Kamarinskaja)
- Daniele Drobny Acrobat (Akrobatisches Potpourri)
- Mehmet Ali Ceyhanli Tänzer (Kamarinskaja)
A Trick of the Light Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Les Lumière de Berlin” and “I fratelli Skladanowsky”.
- Also known as
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- Les Lumière de Berlin
- I fratelli Skladanowsky
- Ілюзія світла
- Les Lumières de Berlin
- 光之幻影
- Um Truque de Luz
- Брати Складановські
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A Trick of the Light FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Trick of the Light, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Trick of the Light?
A Trick of the Light runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was A Trick of the Light released?
A Trick of the Light was released on November 28, 1995.
Who is in the cast of A Trick of the Light?
A Trick of the Light stars Otto Kuhnle as Emil Skladanowsky, Nadine Büttner as Gertrud Skladanowsky and Udo Kier as Max Skladanowsky, among 32 credited actors.
Does A Trick of the Light have a post-credit scene?
No. A Trick of the Light has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Trick of the Light in?
The original language of A Trick of the Light is German.
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