Katyn

The audience's emotional response to 'Katyn' is profoundly shaped by its historical and war drama genre, focusing on the tragic Katyn massacre. Dominant emotions include deep Sadness and Empathy for the victims and their families, reflecting the immense loss and suffering. Strong Anger and Disgust are evoked by the brutal injustice, the political cover-up, and the subsequent suppression of truth by the Soviet regime. A pervasive sense of Anxiety and Fear stems from the constant danger and uncertainty faced by characters living under occupation and totalitarian rule, while Melancholy underscores the somber reflection on a devastating period of history. The film is also notably Disturbing in its portrayal of atrocities and the systematic denial of truth.