The Big Dream

The Big Dream (2009), as a drama set during the Italian Revolution of 1968, primarily evokes **sadness** and **melancholy** due to the tragic end of the central romance and the unfulfilled dreams of its protagonists. **Empathy** is high for Nicolas's internal conflict as a police officer wanting to be an actor, and for Laura's idealism as a student activist. The film also elicits **love** for the developing relationship, **nostalgia** for the historical period, and **anxiety** surrounding Nicolas's secret identity and the revolutionary tensions. Underlying themes of youthful **hope** and the pursuit of personal **inspiration** are present, though ultimately overshadowed by the dramatic conclusion.