Bernard the Great

It's Bernard's birthday, but he is not happy about it. In a strange world where adults are selfish and indifferent, his parents never accepted him as a child. Bernard doesn't want to grow up if it means to become like them. So he creates a suit that stops his growth. The day he reaches 10 years of age, Bernard will confront his parents and his whole world.

Cast

Jean Archambault

as Grandfather

Louise Laparé

as Mother

Elliot Miville-Deschênes

as Bernard

Rebecca Miville-Deschênes

as Sister

Jean Michel Paré

as Teacher

Polo

as Bus Driver

Gilles Renaud

as Narrator

Carmen Sylvestre

as Teacher

Megan Thomas

as Class President

François Lambert

as Father

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