Joshua Oppenheimer’s 'The End' Reimagines the Postapocalypse as a Musical
The acclaimed filmmaker's first narrative feature explores guilt, survival, and false hope through song after a climate disaster.
- Joshua Oppenheimer, known for his documentaries on the Indonesian genocide, makes his narrative feature debut with 'The End,' a postapocalyptic musical.
- Set in a bunker after a climate catastrophe, the film follows a wealthy family grappling with guilt and survival through emotionally charged songs.
- The cast includes Michael Shannon, Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, and Moses Ingram, with performances blending live vocals and intricate choreography.
- The musical, featuring compositions by Joshua Schmidt, uses its songs to explore themes of denial, false hope, and the stories people tell to cope with despair.
- Oppenheimer describes the film as a cautionary tale, reflecting present-day climate challenges and the need for genuine hope and action.