What Happens at the End of Les Incrédules?

Supposedly dead that very morning in the pool from a "broken heart" while swimming the butterfly stroke, a strangely rejuvenated mother visits her daughter. In another time, further south, a village priest believes he sees a wall of his church shedding tears that form a face... Miracles? It's a matter of perspective, and even of hearing, suggests director Samuel Achache cheerfully. Certainly, a birth and a romantic encounter, two events that will also be discussed here, can be described as miraculous. But what about when a phenomenon that defies the laws of nature actually occurs?

Corentin Leconte's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jeanne Mendoche's journey. In another time, further south, a village priest believes he sees a wall of his church shedding tears that form a face.

How Does Jeanne Mendoche's Story End?

• Jeanne Mendoche: Jeanne Mendoche's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Majdouline Zerari: Majdouline Zerari's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• René Ramos Premier: René Ramos Premier's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Les Incrédules Mean?

The ending of Les Incrédules brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Jeanne Mendoche's story may not satisfy all audiences.