What Happens at the End of Le Psychodrame?

Roberto Rossellini shot the film Psycodrame in 1956 for the Center d'études de radiotélévision. The staging of three "psychodramas" - organized by Professor Jacob Levi Moreno with Anne Ancelin Schutzemberger - gives Rossellini the opportunity to reflect on what can become a particularly congenial acting technique, and, in general, on the potential of didactic tv. Director of photography a very young Claude Lelouche. Digital restoration by the Archivio Nazionale Cinema Impresa - CSC and Institut National of l'Audiovisuel in collaboration with Museo Moreno.

Jacob Levi Moreno's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Arielle Audrey (self)'s journey. The staging of three "psychodramas" - organized by Professor Jacob Levi Moreno with Anne Ancelin Schutzemberger - gives Rossellini the opportunity to reflect on what can become a particularly congenial acting technique, and, in general, on the potential of didactic tv.

How Does Arielle Audrey (self)'s Story End?

• Arielle Audrey: Arielle Audrey's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• René Demagny (self): René Demagny's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Jim Einis (self): Jim Einis's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Le Psychodrame Mean?

Le Psychodrame's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Arielle Audrey may feel rushed. Jacob Levi Moreno's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.