Edward II

Edward II (1991) primarily evokes strong feelings of **Sadness** and **Empathy** due to the tragic downfall of King Edward II and his lover Piers Gaveston, culminating in their brutal demise. The film's historical drama aspect, combined with the central, ill-fated romance, contributes significantly to a sense of **Melancholy**. Viewers also experience **Anger** at the power-hungry nobility and the injustice of the protagonists' fate, alongside a notable sense of the **Disturbing** given the explicit depiction of torture. The unfolding palace revolt and the characters' precarious situation generate considerable **Anxiety**.