Le Canard à l'orange Ending Explained: A housewife is preparing a duck à l'orange in her kitchen. Directed by Patrick Bokanowski, this 2002 animation film stars Patrick Bokanowski (The Woman), alongside François Lauzon as The Crocodile. With a 6.8/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Le Canard à l'orange?

A housewife is preparing a duck à l'orange in her kitchen. But the reluctant bird tries to escape from her but the woman manages to recaptures it and plucks it savagely. Once the duck is put in the oven, an alligator unexpectedly appears in the kitchen, threatening the cook.

Patrick Bokanowski's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Patrick Bokanowski (The Woman)'s journey. But the reluctant bird tries to escape from her but the woman manages to recaptures it and plucks it savagely.

How Does Patrick Bokanowski (The Woman)'s Story End?

  • Patrick Bokanowski: Patrick Bokanowski's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • François Lauzon (The Crocodile): François Lauzon's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.

What Does the Ending of Le Canard à l'orange Mean?

Le Canard à l'orange's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Patrick Bokanowski may feel rushed. Patrick Bokanowski's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.