Lenny Taillepierre

In his happy place, the apparent joy of Bill Gates — a twentysomething afrodescendant — is quickly put to the test by reminiscing. A string of memories take over, showing the contrasted perceptions that other him. Limited to how he is seen, Bill Gates must reevaluate the hold his memories have on his self-perception.

Inspired by the cult Quebec classic, The Dog Who Stopped the War: Reimagined is a collective recreation orchestrated by Kino Montréal. The project brings together multiple filmmakers, each invited to reinvent a scene from the original film in their own distinct way. Blending comedy, drama, horror, experimentation, and absurdity, every segment offers a unique vision, creating a true collage of styles and tones. Once assembled, these reinterpretations form an unpredictable and fragmented feature film that pays tribute to a landmark of Quebec cinema