The Man Who Cried

Audience emotional responses for 'The Man Who Cried' are dominated by Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy, reflecting the film's historical drama genre and its poignant themes of forced family separation, loss of heritage, and the struggles faced by Jewish and gypsy communities during World War II. Love is a central emotion, stemming from the enduring father-daughter bond, the romantic relationship between Suzie and Cesar, and supportive friendships. Hope is present through Suzie's persistent quest to find her father and her pursuit of happiness. Anxiety and Fear are strongly evoked by the looming threat of the Nazi war machine, while moments of Joy and Happiness emerge from the beauty of music and fleeting periods of connection and romance. Nostalgia also plays a role as Suzie grapples with her lost past and identity.