Flickering Lights
Blinkende lygter
Synopsis
Four small gangsters from Copenhagen trick a gangster boss: they take over 4,000,000 kroner which they were supposed to bring him. Trying to escape to Barcelona they are forced to stop in the countryside, in an old, wrecked house, hiding there for several weeks. Slowly, one after another, they realize, that they would like to stay there, start a new life.
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Søren Pilmark
Torkild
Ulrich Thomsen
Peter
Mads Mikkelsen
Arne
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Stefan
Sofie Gråbøl
Hanne
Iben Hjejle
Therese
Frits Helmuth
Carl
Ole Thestrup
Alfred
Peter Andersson
Færingen
Niels Anders Thorn
William
Henning Jensen
Peters Far
Solbjørg Højfeldt
Peters Mor
Jesper Asholt
Torkilds Far
Helle Dolleris
Torkilds Mor
Bent Mejding
Bedstefar
Karen-Lise Mynster
Stefans Mor
Helle Virkner
Tante Beate
Thomas Bo Larsen
Jens
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Original Score
- Jeppe Kaas, Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
- Original Title
- Blinkende lygter
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- M&M Productions, DR, SVT Drama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Thomas Jensen
Anders Thomas Jensen, Peter Gren Larsen, Kenneth Kainz
Jeppe Kaas, Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Eric Kress
Anders Villadsen
Kim Magnusson, Marianne Moritzen, Tivi Magnusson
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Villadsen
Editor
Anders Thomas Jensen
Director
Kim Magnusson
Producer
Tivi Magnusson
Producer
Eric Kress
Director of Photography
Jeppe Kaas
Original Music Composer
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Original Music Composer
Lasse Spang Olsen
Stunt Coordinator
Stig Günther
Stunt Coordinator
Anders Thomas Jensen
Screenplay
Søren Breum
Production Design
Pia Anthony
Costume Design
Henning Thorsen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flickering Lights
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What is Flickering Lights about?
Four small gangsters from Copenhagen trick a gangster boss: they take over 4,000,000 kroner which they were supposed to bring him. Trying to escape to Barcelona they are forced to stop in the countryside, in an old, wrecked house, hiding there for several weeks. Slowly, one after another, they realize, that they would like to stay there, start a new life.
Who directed Flickering Lights?
Flickering Lights was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
Who stars in Flickering Lights?
The principal cast of Flickering Lights includes Søren Pilmark, Ulrich Thomsen, Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sofie Gråbøl.
When was Flickering Lights released and how long is it?
Flickering Lights was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Flickering Lights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flickering Lights was composed by Jeppe Kaas, Bent Fabricius-Bjerre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flickering Lights?
Flickering Lights holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).