Jojo Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Jojo.
Jojo Ending Explained: Jojo is Georges Bataille as a child. Directed by Antoni Collot, this 2021 drama film stars Romane Charbonnel (Pernette), alongside Antoni Collot as Joseph, Attila Meste de Segonzac as Jojo, Nicolas Bouyssi as Georges B. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Jojo?
Jojo is Georges Bataille as a child. Antoni Collot has set himself the seemingly impossible challenge of inventing the childhood of the author of Le bleu du ciel. In a similar vein to the radiant Paul est Mort, he rises to the challenge by cobbling together a three-storey anachronism that takes the film away from classic biographical narratives.
Antoni Collot's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Romane Charbonnel (Pernette)'s journey. Antoni Collot has set himself the seemingly impossible challenge of inventing the childhood of the author of Le bleu du ciel.
How Does Romane Charbonnel (Pernette)'s Story End?
- Romane Charbonnel: Romane Charbonnel's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Antoni Collot (Joseph): Antoni Collot's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Attila Meste de Segonzac (Jojo): Attila Meste de Segonzac's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Jojo Mean?
Jojo's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Romane Charbonnel may feel rushed. Antoni Collot's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.