Cinema at the State Presents
The Prestige
Sponsored by Debra Oldziewski
Period thriller set in Edwardian London where two rival magicians, partners until the tragic death of an assistant during a show, feud bitterly after one of them performs the ultimate magic trick - teleportation. His rival tries desperately to uncover the secret of his routine, experimenting with dangerous new science as his quest takes him to the brink of insanity and jeopardizes the lives of everyone around the pair. The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.