The most successful Norwegian author of all time, crime writer Jo Nesbø (Headhunters) turned his hand to children’s books in 2007 with the very successful Doctor Proctor series, reminiscent of Roald Dahl with its anarchic, freewheeling and delightfully pomp-puncturing humour.
This adaptation of his first book, Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder, is a hilarious and vastly enjoyable film. Doctor Proctor has finally created something to help him fulfil his dream of becoming a famous inventor – a super-strength fart powder that can propel people into outer space!
With the help of his new friends Nilly and Lisa, Doctor Proctor is ready to share his invention worldwide – but a pair of ruthless twins is determined to steal the powder for themselves.
What follows is an adventure involving a firework extravaganza, a trip to prison and an escaped anaconda…