Færingen weist eine Gang von 4 kriminelle Dänen an, eine Tasche zu stehlen. Als sie 4.000.000 DKK in der Tasche sehen, behalten sie diese für sich und fahren nach Spanien. Sie landen in der ... Alles lesenFæringen weist eine Gang von 4 kriminelle Dänen an, eine Tasche zu stehlen. Als sie 4.000.000 DKK in der Tasche sehen, behalten sie diese für sich und fahren nach Spanien. Sie landen in der Ruine eines alten Restaurants und renovieren es.Færingen weist eine Gang von 4 kriminelle Dänen an, eine Tasche zu stehlen. Als sie 4.000.000 DKK in der Tasche sehen, behalten sie diese für sich und fahren nach Spanien. Sie landen in der Ruine eines alten Restaurants und renovieren es.
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'Flickering Lights' is a well-made comedy about a couple of gangsters & despite of its partly violent scenes, it also shows human weakness and pain. Furthermore the movie tells the viewer how the four guys met and why their childhood experience made it impossible for them to lead a normal adolescence.
Compared to 'i kina spiser de hunde' (In China They Eat Dogs) which was also written by Anders Thomas Jensen, I think that 'Flickering Lights' deals with the personal tragedies in a better way and reaches to touch the viewer while 'i kina..' did not really moved me.
If you liked Las Van Trier's 'Idiots' and Vinterberg's 'Festen' (Celebration) you will recognize a couple of actors (Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Thomas Bo Jarsen, Ulrich Thomsen) - and although 'Flickering Lights' is not a DOGMA movie, a certain atmosphere made me remember the typical Swedish/Danish movie aura.
Great film - give it a try when you are in the mood for something different than the stereotypical Hollywood movie.
The only complaint I have about the North American DVD version is that the subtitles are not always very good. I appreciate that the translator was likely trying to make some references so the non-Danish audience could understand it, but please do not reference Six Flags, Disneyland or "too many Canucks" when neither are mentioned. (Unfortunately I don't know enough Danish to figure out what they're really saying, but I certainly didn't hear Disneyland, Six Flags, or Canucks in that!) I found the story engaging, and not at all slow. It seemed to start off as a gangster film, and while I like some gangster films, I was glad that this one took a different twist.
I am impressed with the director/writer, and all the actors. This film was excellent, and I'd highly recommend it to all!
Four emotionally unstable criminals, led by Torkild, commit a robbery to repay a large debt to The Eskimo, a violent, murderous thug. Instead of delivering the loot, the men flee to the countryside where they begin a new life.
A threadbare synopsis does no justice to this wonderfully rich and magical film which expertly blends brutal violence, the blackest of humour and Roald Dahl-style childhood flashbacks to tell a fascinating, highly original story.
The characterizations are brilliant and the producers deserve a medal for having the courage to attempt a piece so violent (at times) and so utterly human.
Although all performances are wonderful, a special mention must go to Ole Thestrup who plays local game hunter Alfred. His reaction to an offer of firearms in exchange for the life of his cow is priceless.
An absolute winner and a perceptive reflection on happiness, love, friendship and identity.
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- WissenswertesStefan (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) is seen eating in almost all of his scenes.
- PatzerThe rifle presented as a gift in the beginning of the film is said to be an AK-47 but is in fact a Romanian made PSL.
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Alfred Jæger: What the hell are you doing? Are you shooting my cows?
Arne: I'm sorry. I didn't know it was yours.
Alfred Jæger: You're gonna replace that cow, I tell you that! What did you shoot it with?
Arne: Oh, just this Desert Eagle .50
- VerbindungenFeatured in Dansk films bedste: På grænsen, Fester og Tro (2022)
- Soundtracks21st Century High
Music by Tim Christensen
Lyrics by Tim Christensen and Marcus Winther-John
Performed by Tim Christensen
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- 2.760.077 $
- Laufzeit1 Stunde 49 Minuten
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