Letters to Håkon Banken

Overview

During the 80s, Håkon Banken (1949–2018) was one of Norway’s most popular recording artists, selling upwards of half a million records and cassettes and topping the charts for weeks at a time. Today he is mainly remembered by a small group of dedicated fans, who celebrate him for his candid lyrics about his own struggles with mental health. This documentary tells the story of this unique figure in Norwegian popular music through archive material, reconstructions and interviews with some of those who he left an indelible impression on.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 6, 2024

Original language

English

Cast

Håkon Banken,Tom-Arild Hansen,Magne Botten,Robin Banken Torp

Director

Martin A. Walther,Sven Arild Storberget

Producer

Camilla Vanebo,Sven Arild Storberget

Cinematography

Kristian Davik Larssen,Eivind Lie Nitter

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt32207290