Kurt Josef Wagle and the Legend of the Fjord Witch(2010)

Kurt Josef Wagle and the Legend of the Fjord Witch is a Norwegian film that blends folklore and absurdist humor. When Kurt Josef Wagle discovers mysterious video footage, he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind local legends—particularly the Fjord Witch, said to dwell across Melkelva in the forest by Grytefjord. As he investigates whether the creature is mere superstition or something genuinely sinister, the film spirals into increasingly surreal territory, posing bizarre philosophical questions and exploring themes of identity and belief. The narrative grows stranger and more comedic as it progresses, mixing genuine folklore inquiry with outlandish scenarios. Wagle's journey becomes less about finding answers and more about the absurd nature of myth-making itself, creating a uniquely quirky take on the found-footage and supernatural genres.