Jan Kjaerstad - Romanen är kung

A film about Norwegian author Jan Kjaerstad, extensively read and lauded, but also criticized for writing that is both too banal and too complex. A portrait inspired by Kjaerstad's novel protagonist, tv-producer Jonas Wergeland and his series of tv-portraits of great Norwegians. A playful introduction to Kjaerstad's authorship, work methods and every day working life.