Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille

Synopsis

In this offbeat whodunit, Bernie Langille sets out to uncover the truth around the strange circumstances of his grandfather (and namesake) Bernie Langille's death. Fifty years after the fact and with the help of meticulous miniatures, he reconstructs the bizarre events of one fateful winter night in 1968. What exactly precipitated the shocking discovery of Grandpa Bernie, dead in his own bed? The labyrinthian task of answering this question leads Bernie to interview a range of characters, including forensic experts and family members. Along the way, Bernie entertains increasingly absurd scenarios—including the possible involvement of Agent Orange. His obsessive musings, just like the constantly changing miniature sets, never get old. Ultimately the film provides a quirky yet thoughtful look at family ties, the fault lines of memory and intergenerational trauma.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Jackie Torrens
Writing	Writer	Jackie Torrens
Production	Producer	Jessica Brown
	Executive Producer	Teresa MacInnes
	Production Designer	Shelley Acker Iris Sutherland
Crew	Cinematography	Kevin A. Fraser
Editing	Editor	Sarah Byrne
Sound	Sound	Michelle Irving
Art	Graphic Designer	Chris Purcell
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