A Trick of the Light
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.
Top cast
Udo KierMax Skladanowsky- Otto KuhnleEmil Skladanowsky
- Christoph MergEugen Skladanowsky / Jongleur (Der Jongleur)
- Nadine BüttnerGertrud Skladanowsky
- Lucie Hürtgen-SkladanowskyHerself
- Bodo Werner LangPostbote
Rüdiger VoglerHochradfahrer- Alfred SczczotSpion
Wim WendersRegisseur / Milchmann
Jürgen JürgesSelf- Germán KralKamera-Assistent
- Barbara RohmTonfrau
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “A Trick of the Light” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 13 Sept 2026.