Lighting device, in particular contour illumination for a motor vehicle

The device (1) has a housing (2) comprising first and second housing portions (3, 4), where a light conductor (9) is formed in a receiving space between the housing portions. A plastic film strip (16) is arranged between edges of the housing portions, where light emitted by the conductor is coupled and uncoupled at front ends of the strip, respectively. A third housing portion (5) forms a gap (25) at the second portion. Another light conductor is arranged in another receiving space between the second and third portions, where light of the latter conductor passes through the gap.