Joshua Oppenheimer's 'The End' Explores Post-Apocalyptic Survival Through Song

Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon lead a family grappling with guilt and denial in a subterranean musical drama.

The film is set in an underground bunker 25 years after an environmental catastrophe renders Earth uninhabitable.
Oppenheimer's narrative debut blends musical elements with a psychological exploration of guilt and self-delusion.
George MacKay and Moses Ingram play pivotal roles, adding depth to the family's complex dynamics.
The movie challenges traditional post-apocalyptic storytelling by focusing on internal conflicts rather than external threats.
Critics praise the film's ambition but note its uneven execution and lack of suspense.