IN 1990, a successful Quebec artist, Vic tor Pellerin, burned every last one of his paintings, then vanished. Fifteen years later, a clever young woman named Sophie Deraspe decided to make a documentary about this strange occurrence.

She interviewed Pellerin’s mother, girlfriend and Parisian sister, as well as others who had touched his life. Along the way we learn that Pellerin’s real name was Luc Gauthier and that he might have been involved in a spot of art forgery.

We also begin to suspect that Deraspe is putting us on – that this is a mockumentary, not a documentary. About the time that a bunch of grown men and women – stoned and drunk – start playing spin the bottle (spin the bottle!), we’re certain that she’s tricking us. Or is she? It’s anybody’s guess.

RECHERCHER VICTORIn French, with English subtitles. Running time: 102 minutes. Not rated (kids would be bored). At the Two Boots Pioneer, Avenue A and Third Street.