Monkeys Like Becky Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Monkeys Like Becky.
Monkeys Like Becky Ending Explained: The first part of this documentary deals with the Portuguese neurologist António Egas Moniz, Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1949, one of the first surgeons to apply the technique called lobotomy for the treatment of schizophrenia. Directed by Joaquín Jordá, this 1999 documentary film stars Valentí Agustí (Himself), alongside Francisco Franco as Himself (archive footage), Joaquín Jordá as Himself, João Maria Pinto. With a 6.6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Monkeys Like Becky?
The first part of this documentary deals with the Portuguese neurologist António Egas Moniz, Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1949, one of the first surgeons to apply the technique called lobotomy for the treatment of schizophrenia. The second part deals with the everyday life of people with schizophrenia today: behavior and relationships, and treatment for the disease.
Joaquín Jordá's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Valentí Agustí (Himself)'s journey. The second part deals with the everyday life of people with schizophrenia today: behavior and relationships, and treatment for the disease.
How Does Valentí Agustí (Himself)'s Story End?
- Valentí Agustí: Valentí Agustí's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Francisco Franco (Himself (archive footage)): Francisco Franco's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Joaquín Jordá (Himself): Joaquín Jordá's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Monkeys Like Becky Mean?
Monkeys Like Becky's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Valentí Agustí may feel rushed. Joaquín Jordá's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.