What Happens at the End of The New Man?

A creative documentary about becoming a parent... and how to reconceive yourself. Fiction director Josh Appignanesi turns the camera on himself and his wife as they undergo the ordeal of becoming parents in the era of man-children and assisted reproduction. Faced with fatherhood, Josh spirals comically into an envious career funk. But life-threatening complications emerge- the couple are tested to the brink, confronting shattering losses. It's a portrait of our generation going through a revolution in reproduction- forced to find new ways to think about ourselves as creative beings. We hear from Slavoj Žižek, John Berger, Darian Leader (20,000 Days) and Zadie Smith. Universal yet still taboo, it's a film for everyone who has children, wants them, or still feels like a child themselves.

Devorah Baum's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Adam Andrusier (Self)'s journey. and how to reconceive yourself.

How Does Adam Andrusier (Self)'s Story End?

• Adam Andrusier: Adam Andrusier's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Lisa Appignanesi (Self): Lisa Appignanesi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Richard Appignanesi (Self): Richard Appignanesi's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The New Man Mean?

The ending of The New Man brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Adam Andrusier's story may not satisfy all audiences.