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Flicker

Flicker

Flicker

Flicker

2012•1h 40m•

★5.7(15 ratings)

Drama

Overview

There is something going on in the small town of Backberga. The towns proud telecom company Unicom is just about to launch a new modern profile when they discover that there is something lurking in the outskirts of Backberga. An accident triggers a power failure, which leads to a chain of events,mishaps and love stories. Flicker is a warm comic story about people trying to find their place within the modern society.

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

Jacob Nordenson

Jacob Nordenson

Kenneth

Kjell Bergqvist

Kjell Bergqvist

Tord

Allan Svensson

Allan Svensson

Valter

Olle Sarri

Olle Sarri

Jörgen

Jimmy Lindström

Jimmy Lindström

Roland

Anki Larsson

Anki Larsson

Birgitta

Saga Gärde

Saga Gärde

Karin

Sissela Benn

Sissela Benn

Receptionist

Gerhard Hoberstorfer

Gerhard Hoberstorfer

Gruppledare

Ingar Helge Gimle

Ingar Helge Gimle

Doktor Gunnar

Maria Sid

Maria Sid

Tarja

Annika Hallin

Annika Hallin

Ulla

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Patrik Eklund

Writing

Writer: Patrik Eklund

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: John Erik Kaada

Cinematography

Director of Photography: David Grehn

Editing

Editor: Stefan Sundlöf
Editor: Patrik Eklund

Art Direction

Production Design: Anna Paulson

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Helena Hansson

Keywords

support groupelectric shockinfertilityallergycorporation

Did You Know?

#1

The original title is "Flimmer" (SV).

#2

The runtime is 100 minutes (1h 40m).

#3

It was a co-production between: Norway, Sweden.

#4

The film was directed by Patrik Eklund.

#5

The screenplay was written by Patrik Eklund.

#6

The score was composed by John Erik Kaada.

#7

Cinematography was handled by David Grehn.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2106420.

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Rating

5.7/10

Average

15 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Flimmer

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

11

Language:

svenska

Country of Origin:

Norway, Sweden

Production Companies:

BOB Film Sweden

Nordisk Film Sweden

Nordisk Film Sweden

Filmpool Nord

Filmpool Nord

SVT

SVT

4 1/2

4 1/2

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