Principessa Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Principessa?

Among the many odd jobs Matilda, a provincial girl, takes on to make ends meet is playing the role of a princess in historical costume reenactments. But when she finds herself pregnant, her boyfriend Pietro refuses to take any responsibility. Matilda then decides to have an abortion, with the help and support of her friend Anna, a fashionable painter who sees her as a reflection of herself. And thanks to Anna, she also comes into contact with Andrea, a wealthy young man whose family boasts noble origins. As if by fate, the role she plays in the reenactments begins to come in handy in a new, far more engaging fiction.

Giorgio Arcelli Fontana's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Morena Salvino (Matilda)'s journey. But when she finds herself pregnant, her boyfriend Pietro refuses to take any responsibility.

How Does Morena Salvino (Matilda)'s Story End?

• Morena Salvino: Morena Salvino's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Piera Degli Esposti (Elena): Piera Degli Esposti's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Michele Riondino (Pietro): Michele Riondino's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Principessa Mean?

The ending of Principessa brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Morena Salvino's story may not satisfy all audiences.