John Rabe

The audience's emotional response to 'John Rabe' is profoundly shaped by the horrific historical events of the Nanjing Massacre. Dominant emotions include deep sadness and anger at the atrocities, coupled with intense empathy for the victims and the protagonist, John Rabe. Viewers experience significant anxiety and fear due to the constant threat and brutality depicted. Despite the disturbing nature of the content, the film also evokes strong feelings of inspiration and hope through Rabe's extraordinary courage and humanitarian efforts to save lives amidst unimaginable suffering, leaving a lasting sense of melancholy reflection.