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The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) (2023): Cast & Ratings

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The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) is a 2023 comedy directed by Olivier Héraud and Aurélien Héraud, starring Jérôme Cusin, Jan Brian and Adeline Chagneau. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $269,609 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 38/100.

worldwide gross
$269.6K
Echo Score
38
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The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) About?

The premise of The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) without spoilers.

The film follows three seemingly unrelated lives: Esther, whose existence appears toyed with by a clicking rabbit clutching a mouse; Corinne, who endures relentless sexual harassment from her lecherous boss; and a young man plagued by daily nightmares of strangling a woman. As the story unfolds, subtle hints suggest the three narratives are interwoven, hinting at a deeper, hidden connection.

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) Themes & Keywords

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  • two word title
  • salt mine
  • father son relationship
  • underground
  • gun
  • mother son relationship
  • doctor
  • painting
  • stranger
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  • swimming
  • photo book
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  • watch
  • medication
  • piano
  • regret
  • doubt
  • ipad
  • farting
  • boner
  • kiss on the cheek
  • falling in love
  • baking
  • wine
  • writing
  • gay butler
  • flowers
  • remembering
  • learning to swim
  • gardening
  • tap dancing
  • cake
  • fireworks
  • costume party
  • friends relationship
  • smiling
  • abandoned family
  • abandoning one's family
  • biting hand
  • shelter
  • milk and cookies
  • shooting range
  • crying
  • addict
  • 25 years later
  • suicide
  • guilt
  • denial
  • baby
  • interracial couple
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Cast & crew

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) Cast

Jérôme Cusin leads the cast, with Jan Brian and Adeline Chagneau. Directed by Olivier Héraud and Aurélien Héraud; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 38/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

38 /100

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) Echo Score Breakdown

The End delivers a conceptually ambitious post‑apocalyptic musical that struggles to coalesce its parts into a satisfying whole. Critics note its formal daring and occasional visual flair, yet most comment on uneven direction, a tiring narrative, and an unengaging musical framework. User feedback overwhelmingly describes the film as confusing, overly long, and lacking replay value. The consensus points to a work that falls short of its aspirations, resulting in a low overall resonance.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 42

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows moments of visual intrigue, such as striking set design and occasional strong cinematography. However, critics and viewers alike criticize clumsy editing, an overlong structure, and a direction that feels unfocused. The mixed feedback on production values results in a modest rating that reflects the disparity between occasional aesthetic success and pervasive technical shortcomings.

  • Character & Emotion 38

    When assessing character and emotion, performances from Swinton and Shannon receive isolated praise for intensity and nuance. Nonetheless, many reviewers find the cast' inability to sing detracts from authenticity, and audiences report a lack of connection to the characters. The uneven acting quality and limited emotional resonance lead to a below‑average score for this aspect.

  • Story & Flow 35

    Regarding story and flow, the narrative is described as convoluted, pretentious, and paced unevenly, with an uphill battle for coherence. While some critics acknowledge thought‑provoking themes, most users highlight confusion and excessive runtime that hinder engagement. The dominant perception of a messy, hard‑to‑follow plot yields a low rating for storytelling.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    The sensory experience presents a split view: a few reviewers commend the immersive sound design and occasional tuneful score, yet many condemn the music as atrocious and the overall auditory landscape as disjointed. Visual style receives modest commendation, but the overwhelming criticism of the soundtrack drags the sensory rating toward the middle of the scale.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch factor is weak, with the majority of audience comments expressing little desire to revisit the film due to its length, lack of narrative clarity, and unappealing musical numbers. Even the few positive mentions of a compelling premise do not translate into lasting appeal, resulting in a low score for replay value.

Box office

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) Box Office

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) grossed $269,609 worldwide. $141,660 came from the US and Canada and $127,949 (47%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$269.6K

US & Canada
$141.7K
International
$127.9K
US & Canada 53% Rest of the world 47%
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The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine), each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine)?

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) released?

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) was released on September 9, 2023.

Who directed The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine)?

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) was directed by Olivier Héraud and Aurélien Héraud.

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Who is in the cast of The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine)?

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) stars Jérôme Cusin, Jan Brian and Adeline Chagneau, among 5 credited actors.

How much did The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) make at the box office?

The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) grossed $269,609 worldwide ($141,660 domestic, $127,949 international).

Does The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) have a post-credit scene?

No. The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) in?

The original language of The End (fragments artificiels de l’espèce humaine) is French.

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