A Self-Made Hero

Audience emotional responses are primarily driven by the film's comedic portrayal of a man fabricating a heroic past, leading to significant humor and moments of joy and happiness as he navigates absurd situations. Underlying this is a strong dramatic current, evoking empathy and melancholy due to the protagonist's personal disillusionment with his family's true wartime activities and the somber post-war setting. Anticipation and anxiety are present as viewers wonder if his deception will be exposed, while curiosity is piqued by his audacious schemes.