The Search for Bernhard (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, The Search for Bernhard is a documentary film directed by David Liljemark, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Director and cartoonist David Liljemark tries to make contact with Bernhard Redenstedt, a mysterious 82 year old widower, who has been putting up little hand-written notes all over the streets of Lund for many years. David is deeply fascinated by these strange notes, and gets more and more curious about the lonesome man who writes them. However, Bernhard himself isn't as easy to find as his notes ... At the same time as David is chasing him for an interview, Bernhard is threatened to be evicted by his municipal landlord. When the time comes, David turns out to be the only person who's there for Bernhard, and things take a new turn. An unusual documentary about an unusual friendship.
Who’s in it. The Search for Bernhard stars David Liljemark as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Search for Bernhard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Search for Bernhard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Search for Bernhard tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Search for Bernhard (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Search for Bernhard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Search for Bernhard worth watching?
- The Search for Bernhard holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Search for Bernhard?
- The Search for Bernhard stars David Liljemark.
- When was The Search for Bernhard released?
- The Search for Bernhard was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.