Femmes Fatales Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Femmes Fatales.
Femmes Fatales Ending Explained: Two men, fortyish, worn out by their wives, abandon everything to go and live in the back of beyond. Directed by Bertrand Blier, this 1976 comedy film stars Jean-Pierre Marielle (Paul Dufour), alongside Jean Rochefort as Albert, Brigitte Fossey as Suzanne Dufour, Bernard Blier as Father Émile. With a 6.1/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Femmes Fatales?
Two men, fortyish, worn out by their wives, abandon everything to go and live in the back of beyond. There they meet a truculent priest, a boozer, Émile who recalls them to life's simple pleasures. Calm is what they want. But soon their example inspires thousands of disorientated males...
Bertrand Blier's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jean-Pierre Marielle (Paul Dufour)'s journey. There they meet a truculent priest, a boozer, Émile who recalls them to life's simple pleasures.
How Does Jean-Pierre Marielle (Paul Dufour)'s Story End?
- Jean-Pierre Marielle: Jean-Pierre Marielle's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Jean Rochefort (Albert): Jean Rochefort's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Brigitte Fossey (Suzanne Dufour): Brigitte Fossey's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Femmes Fatales Mean?
Femmes Fatales's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Jean-Pierre Marielle may feel rushed. Bertrand Blier's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.