Bel Ami

Audience emotional responses for 'Bel Ami' are predominantly negative, driven by the protagonist Georges Duroy's manipulative and amoral pursuit of social status. Strong feelings of **Anger** and **Disgust** are evoked by his exploitation of wealthy women. **Empathy** and **Sadness** are directed towards his victims, while a sense of **Melancholy** and **Disturbing** reflects the film's cynical portrayal of ambition and societal corruption. **Anxiety**, **Curiosity**, and **Anticipation** are present as viewers follow Duroy's cunning schemes and wonder about their outcomes.