The Curse of Kane (2026)

The Curse of Kane (2026) poster

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?

Director: August B. Hanssen, Even Benestad
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Production: Indie Film AS
Country: Norway
Language: English, Norsk
Original Language: no

Keywords

failure, filmmaking, dreamer, unreliable narrator, western

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Curse of Kane stars Ryan Wiik.
How long is The Curse of Kane?
The Curse of Kane has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Curse of Kane?
The Curse of Kane is a Documentary film.
Where was The Curse of Kane produced?
The Curse of Kane was produced in Norway.