The Braggart Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Braggart.
The Braggart Ending Explained: Lieutenant Gilles Castelet would have liked to marry like anybody else. Directed by Philippe Clair, this 1976 comedy film stars Michel Galabru (Lieutenant Gilles Castelet), alongside Claude Melki as Charlie Caponi, Micheline Dax as Colonel Popoti, Carole Chauvet as Isabelle Popoti. With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Braggart?
Lieutenant Gilles Castelet would have liked to marry like anybody else. But he has always been under the sexual spell of Colonel Popoti's wife. Once returned to civilian life he tries desperately to escape her, all the more as she is now widowed and she shamelessly chases him away. One day, Gilles meets Charlie, a former army buddy. His friend, sorry about what happens to him, undertakes to rid him of the possession he is under.
Philippe Clair's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Michel Galabru (Lieutenant Gilles Castelet)'s journey. But he has always been under the sexual spell of Colonel Popoti's wife.
How Does Michel Galabru (Lieutenant Gilles Castelet)'s Story End?
- Michel Galabru: Michel Galabru's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Claude Melki (Charlie Caponi): Claude Melki's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Micheline Dax (Colonel Popoti): Micheline Dax's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Braggart Mean?
The Braggart's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Michel Galabru may feel rushed. Philippe Clair's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.