Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille (2022)

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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.

Director: Jackie Torrens
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Editing: Sarah Byrne
Original Language: en

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What is Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille about?
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.
Who directed Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille?
Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille was directed by Jackie Torrens.
How long is Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille?
Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille?
Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille is a Documentary film.