Lessons of Darkness

The film, a 'Documentary, War' genre piece, primarily elicits profound negative emotions due to its depiction of the devastating Kuwaiti oil field fires, described as 'Hell on Earth.' Viewers experience significant Sadness and a strong sense of the Disturbing nature of the catastrophe. However, the unique cinematic approach, featuring 'transcendent visions and music,' also evokes a powerful sense of Awe at the sheer scale and visual spectacle of the destruction, leading to a complex emotional response. Empathy for the affected environment and the general tragedy is prominent, alongside Anxiety from the sustained imagery of desolation and a pervasive Melancholy reflecting on the profound human and environmental cost of war.