BREV TIL HÅKON BANKEN
- 80 min
- Norway
- Music film
- 6 years
- 3 Screenings
Håkon Banken (1949-2018) is a distinctive figure in Norwegian music history. This modest country and dance band musician sold over half a million cassette tapes and was highly popular in the 70s and 80s. However, his life was also marked by anxiety and depression. He almost never performed live and rarely gave interviews.
Read moreThis documentary film is based on fan mail that the cult musician received from people who were touched by his music. The song lyrics shed light on mental health at a time when it was seldom discussed. Many felt that Banken spoke directly to their hearts and articulated the challenges they faced.
Letters to Håkon Banken is an intimate portrait of a unique artist and what he meant to many people. The film is directed by Sven Arild Storberget from Elverum and Martin Walther from Trondheim. It will have its world premiere at this year's Kosmorama.
The screening on Saturday 9. March 14:15 will be introduced by Morten Haugdahl, senior curator at Rockheim.
Screenings
| Wednesday 06. march 17.00 | 17.00 | Prinsen 5 |
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| Saturday 09. march 14.15 | 14.15 | Prinsen 3 |
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| Sunday 10. march 10.00 | 10.00 | Prinsen 8 |
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Information
| Original title | BREV TIL HÅKON BANKEN | |
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| Director | Sven Arild Storberget Martin Walther |
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| Year | 2024 | |
| Length | 80 min | |
| Country | Norway | |
| Language | Norwegian | |
| Subtitles | English |
