Polytechnique

Audience emotional responses for 'Polytechnique' are dominated by profound sadness and empathy, stemming from its raw, historical portrayal of the 1989 Montréal massacre. High levels of anxiety and fear are evoked during the harrowing events, while anger and disgust are directed at the shooter's misogynistic motives and the senseless violence. A pervasive sense of melancholy underscores the film's somber reflection on the tragedy and its aftermath.