Die Sendung der Lysistrata Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Die Sendung der Lysistrata.
Die Sendung der Lysistrata Ending Explained: Persuaded by Lysistrata, the women of Athens agree to withdraw all sexual favours from the men until the men agree to end to war with Sparta. Directed by Fritz Kortner, this 1961 comedy film stars Barbara Rütting (Lysistrata / Agnes Salbach), alongside Romy Schneider as Myrrhine / Uschi Hellwig, Karin Kernke as Kalonike, Ruth-Maria Kubitschek as Lampito. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Die Sendung der Lysistrata?
Persuaded by Lysistrata, the women of Athens agree to withdraw all sexual favours from the men until the men agree to end to war with Sparta.
How Does Barbara Rütting (Lysistrata / Agnes Salbach)'s Story End?
- Barbara Rütting: Barbara Rütting's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Fritz Kortner delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 37m runtime.
- Romy Schneider (Myrrhine / Uschi Hellwig): Romy Schneider's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Karin Kernke (Kalonike): Karin Kernke's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Die Sendung der Lysistrata Mean?
Die Sendung der Lysistrata concludes with Fritz Kortner reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Barbara Rütting leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.