Surviving Picasso

Audience emotional responses for 'Surviving Picasso' are primarily driven by the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Françoise Gilot and Pablo Picasso. While initial **Love** is present in their connection, it is deeply intertwined with **Sadness** and **Melancholy** as the audience witnesses the emotional toll Picasso's personality takes on Gilot and his previous partners, who are depicted as 'deeply scarred.' **Empathy** is strongly evoked for Françoise as she navigates this challenging environment and for the other women who suffered. Her journey to maintain her independence and eventually leave fosters significant **Inspiration** and a sense of **Satisfaction** and **Relief** for her resilience. There is also a notable degree of **Anger** and **Disgust** directed towards Picasso's manipulative and destructive behavior, balanced by **Curiosity** about the life of such a legendary, albeit flawed, artist.