8 ½ Women

8 ½ Women, as a Comedy-Drama, primarily elicits Humor, Joy, and Happiness from its audience, stemming from the eccentric premise of a widower populating his villa with diverse concubines and the comedic situations that arise from their distinct personalities and Philip's immersion in pleasure. Underlying these lighter emotions, the film also evokes significant Sadness and Melancholy as the narrative progresses, particularly with the eventual assertion of power by the women and the subsequent dissolution of the household. Empathy is also a key emotional response, as viewers connect with the characters' journeys, their desires, and the complexities of their relationships, balancing the comedic absurdity with genuine human drama.