One Hundred Steps

The audience's emotional response to 'One Hundred Steps' is primarily driven by profound Sadness and Empathy for Peppino Impastato's tragic fate and his courageous, yet ultimately fatal, stand against the Mafia. Strong Anger is evoked by the pervasive corruption, the injustice of his murder, and the initial cover-up. Simultaneously, the film generates significant Inspiration from Peppino's unwavering defiance and his use of humor to challenge a powerful criminal organization. There's also a palpable sense of Anxiety due to the constant danger he faces, and Disturbing elements related to the Mafia's brutal actions. A glimmer of Hope emerges from the eventual reopening of his case and the pursuit of justice.