Nuit d'ivresse Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Nuit d'ivresse.
Nuit d'ivresse Ending Explained: Jacques Belin, presenter of a silly TV show, gets drunk after receiving an award and misses the train bringing his TV-soap-star fiancée. Directed by Bernard Nauer, this 1986 comedy film stars Thierry Lhermitte (Jacques Belin), alongside Josiane Balasko as Frédérique aka 'Frède', Gérard Jugnot as Jugnot, angry guest, Victoria Abril as Jugnot's partner. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Nuit d'ivresse?
Jacques Belin, presenter of a silly TV show, gets drunk after receiving an award and misses the train bringing his TV-soap-star fiancée. He meets up with Frède, just out of prison after a three year sentence and, in between numerous arguments and Jacques' break-up with his girlfriend, the two of them get drunker together, going across Paris in search of more alcohol and adventure.
Bernard Nauer's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Thierry Lhermitte (Jacques Belin)'s journey. He meets up with Frède, just out of prison after a three year sentence and, in between numerous arguments and Jacques' break-up with his girlfriend, the two of them get drunker together, going across Paris in search of more alcohol and adventure.
How Does Thierry Lhermitte (Jacques Belin)'s Story End?
- Thierry Lhermitte: Thierry Lhermitte's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Josiane Balasko (Frédérique aka 'Frède'): Josiane Balasko's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Gérard Jugnot (Jugnot, angry guest): Gérard Jugnot's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Nuit d'ivresse Mean?
Nuit d'ivresse's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Thierry Lhermitte may feel rushed. Bernard Nauer's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.