Reunion Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Reunion.
Reunion Ending Explained: Live footage from concentration camps after the liberation, and the complex transport and lodging of masses of prisoners of war and other deported people back to their home countries, at the end of World War II. Directed by Richard Banks, this 1946 documentary film stars Claude Roy (Narrator (voice)). With a 6.8/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Reunion?
Live footage from concentration camps after the liberation, and the complex transport and lodging of masses of prisoners of war and other deported people back to their home countries, at the end of World War II. A 45min 35mm print also exists (shown at Cinémathèque française in 2023).
Richard Banks's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Claude Roy (Narrator (voice))'s journey. A 45min 35mm print also exists (shown at Cinémathèque française in 2023).
How Does Claude Roy (Narrator (voice))'s Story End?
- Claude Roy: Claude Roy's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
What Does the Ending of Reunion Mean?
Reunion's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Claude Roy may feel rushed. Richard Banks's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.