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China: Drone Malfunction Sparks Fire at National Day Celebration

During China’s National Day on October 2, 2025, in Liuyang, Hunan, a drone used to launch fireworks malfunctioned, causing sparks to fall near spectators and ignite a small hillside fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control within about a minute, preventing further spread, while onlookers backed away from the flickering flames.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Orb Captured Over Mountains After Storm in Inner Mongolia

This eerie video captures a suspected ball lightning glowing over the mountains after a rainstorm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, on June 28, 2025. The mysterious orb floated in the dark, flickering like a lantern before fading into the night. No power lines or towers were seen nearby, adding to the intrigue.

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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Power Grid Congestion - The Netherlands

Illustration of high-voltage pylons and wind turbines with mesmerising sunset landscape in Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands on March 6, 2024. Both high-voltage pylons and wind turbines serve as crucial components of the Netherlands' power grid, transmitting electrical energy across vast distances in the landscape. However, the grid is facing increasing congestion, particularly in older urban areas, villages, and polders, where outdated infrastructure struggles to accommodate the growing number of solar panels. Alliander, the parent company of grid operator Liander, has warned that the grid is so overloaded that temporary overloads are necessary to meet energy demands, leading to flickering lights and power outages for consumers. This congestion is exacerbated by sustainability measures, such as the installation of 1 million heat pumps and the proliferation of electric cars and solar panels, which strain the grid's capacity. Despite efforts to return generated power to the grid, the current infrastructure is

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240109) -- XICHANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a new astronomical satellite named Einstein Probe (EP) blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 9, 2024. China sent the satellite, which uses a new X-ray detection technology inspired by the lobster eye, into space on Tuesday to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe comparable to the flickering of fireworks, with the aim of unveiling the violent and little-known aspects of the cosmos. The rocket was launched at 3:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from here. (Photo by Ling Siqin/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240109) -- XICHANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a new astronomical satellite named Einstein Probe (EP) blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 9, 2024. China sent the satellite, which uses a new X-ray detection technology inspired by the lobster eye, into space on Tuesday to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe comparable to the flickering of fireworks, with the aim of unveiling the violent and little-known aspects of the cosmos. The rocket was launched at 3:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from here. (Photo by Zhang Jing/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240109) -- XICHANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a new astronomical satellite named Einstein Probe (EP) blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 9, 2024. China sent the satellite, which uses a new X-ray detection technology inspired by the lobster eye, into space on Tuesday to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe comparable to the flickering of fireworks, with the aim of unveiling the violent and little-known aspects of the cosmos. The rocket was launched at 3:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from here. (Photo by Zhang Jing/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

(240109) -- XICHANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-2C carrier rocket carrying a new astronomical satellite named Einstein Probe (EP) blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 9, 2024. China sent the satellite, which uses a new X-ray detection technology inspired by the lobster eye, into space on Tuesday to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe comparable to the flickering of fireworks, with the aim of unveiling the violent and little-known aspects of the cosmos. The rocket was launched at 3:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from here. (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

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Malta holds Birgu candlelight festival

STORY: Malta holds Birgu candlelight festival DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Birgu candlelight festival in Malta STORYLINE: The historic city of Birgu, Malta, came alive with the enchanting glow of a candlelight festival from Oct. 13 to 15, attracting thousands of visitors. Countless candles illuminated the winding and narrow medieval streets of the city. Many local residents of Birgu added to the magical ambiance by adorning their homes and balconies with flickering candlelight, warmly opening their doors to visitors. Visitors also enjoyed music, shows, films, handcrafts, food, and drinks over the course of three days. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Festival of lights held in Gozo, Malta

STORY: Festival of lights held in Gozo, Malta DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: GOZO, Malta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: A festival of lights was held at the Cittadella on the island of Gozo, Malta, on Friday night. Over 30,000 flickering candles illuminated the ancient walls, casting a spellbinding ambiance that captivated all who attended. The event showcased numerous activities such as historic re-enactments, extended museum entrance at reduced prices, and a delightful array of children's activities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gozo, Malta. (XHTV)

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Local-made snow lanterns in Sapporo

Children are surrounded by flickering candle lights during an annual winter event featuring 1,000 lanterns made of snow at Jozankei Shrine in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2023.

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Local-made snow lanterns in Sapporo

Visitors stroll the grounds illuminated by flickering candle lights during an annual winter event featuring 1,000 lanterns made of snow at Jozankei Shrine in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2023.

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Soren Pilmark, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ulrich Thomsen & Mads Mikkelsen Characters: Torkild,Stefan,Peter & Arne Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Soren Pilmark, Ulrich Thomsen & Mads Mikkelsen Characters: Stefan,Torkild,Peter & Arne Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Nikolaj Lie Kaas & Mads Mikkelsen Characters: Stefan & Arne Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Nikolaj Lie Kaas & Sofie Grabol Characters: Stefan & Hanne Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Iben Hjejle Characters: Therese Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Ulrich Thomsen & Soren Pilmark Characters: Stefan,Arne,Peter & Torkild Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Soren Pilmark & Mads Mikkelsen Characters: Stefan,Torkild & Arne Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Mads Mikkelsen, Ulrich Thomsen & Nikolaj Lie Kaas Characters: Arne,Peter & Stefan Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Soren Pilmark & Mads Mikkelsen Characters: Torkild & Arne Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000

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Flickering Lights (2000)

Mads Mikkelsen, Ulrich Thomsen, Iben Hjejle, Soren Pilmark & Nikolaj Lie Kaas Characters: Arne,Peter,Therese,Torkild & Stefan Film: Flickering Lights; Blinkende Lygter (DK/SWE 2000) Director: Anders Thomas Jensen 03 November 2000 Date: 03 November 2000