What Happens at the End of La Dernière Bourrée à Paris?

Young Berthe, deeply moved by a cinema screening of the notoriously sultry Le Dernier Tango à Paris, goes to the address where most of the action takes place, a building overlooking the Bir-Hakeim Bridge metro station. Reality suddenly seems to mimic fiction when she discovers not only an apartment advertised for rent, but also a man prostrate in a corner who seems to be waiting for her. Hoping for the same torrid embrace as in the film, she discovers that he is in fact preoccupied only by the apartment's defects. Attempting to embark on a passionate affair, she learns that the man suffers from libido problems.

Raoul André's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Francis Blanche (Gaston Payrac)'s journey. Reality suddenly seems to mimic fiction when she discovers not only an apartment advertised for rent, but also a man prostrate in a corner who seems to be waiting for her.

How Does Francis Blanche (Gaston Payrac)'s Story End?

• Francis Blanche: Francis Blanche's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Michel Galabru (Jules Payrac): Michel Galabru's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Patricia Lesieur (Berthe): Patricia Lesieur's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of La Dernière Bourrée à Paris Mean?

The ending of La Dernière Bourrée à Paris brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Francis Blanche's story may not satisfy all audiences.