The Curse of Kane
Forbannelsen Kane
Synopsis
We’ve all dreamed about making it big. About doing something that sets us apart and makes an indelible claim about who we are. Gunnar Ryan Wiik is a dreamer. But what makes him stand out is that he is seemingly willing to do anything to make his dreams come through. Directors Even G. Benestad and August B. Hanssen has been following the Norwegian entrepreneur Gunnar Ryan Wiik since 2017 when his spectacular film project about the Western hero Morgan Kane collapsed and became front-page material in Norwegian newspapers. Ryan lost everything. With unique access over seven years, the film follows Ryan's new and adventurous projects. Can he finally succeed, or will the ghosts of the past consume him?
Top Cast
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Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- August B. Hanssen, Even Benestad
- Screenplay & Story
- Even Benestad, August B. Hanssen
- Original Title
- Forbannelsen Kane
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Finland, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Indie Film AS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
August B. Hanssen, Even Benestad
Even Benestad, August B. Hanssen
Andreas Bøggild Monies
Silje Poulsen Viki, Karianne Berge, Carsten Aanonsen
Department Leadership Roster
August B. Hanssen
Director
Even Benestad
Director
Even Benestad
Screenplay
August B. Hanssen
Screenplay
Silje Poulsen Viki
Producer
Karianne Berge
Producer
Carsten Aanonsen
Producer
Andreas Bøggild Monies
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Curse of Kane about?
We’ve all dreamed about making it big. About doing something that sets us apart and makes an indelible claim about who we are. Gunnar Ryan Wiik is a dreamer. But what makes him stand out is that he is seemingly willing to do anything to make his dreams come through. Directors Even G. Benestad and August B. Hanssen has been following the Norwegian entrepreneur Gunnar Ryan Wiik since 2017 when his spectacular film project about the Western hero Morgan Kane collapsed and became front-page material in Norwegian newspapers. Ryan lost everything. With unique access over seven years, the film follows Ryan's new and adventurous projects. Can he finally succeed, or will the ghosts of the past consume him?
Who directed The Curse of Kane?
The Curse of Kane was directed by August B. Hanssen, Even Benestad.
Who stars in The Curse of Kane?
The principal cast of The Curse of Kane includes Ryan Wiik.
When was The Curse of Kane released and how long is it?
The Curse of Kane was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.