# Bernie (1996)

> An orphan's frantic search for his parents spirals into a grotesque romance and an absurd theory of family betrayal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12029

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Albert Dupontel
- Cast: Claude Perron, Roland Blanche, Albert Dupontel, Roland Bertin, Hélène Vincent, Catherine Samie, Emmanuelle Bougerol, Alain Libolt
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115658/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grotesque, irreverent, frenetic, cult movie night, late night viewing

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