Great Freedom

Audience emotional responses are dominated by profound Sadness and deep Empathy for Hans's repeated suffering and the injustice he faces under Paragraph 175. A strong sense of Melancholy pervades the film, reflecting the passage of time and the quiet despair of lost freedom. Anger is evoked by the systemic oppression and homophobia, while the harsh realities of prison life contribute to a Disturbing atmosphere and a pervasive Anxiety. Despite these heavy themes, the evolving and unlikely bond between Hans and Viktor elicits feelings of Love and a fragile Hope, with Hans's quiet resilience offering moments of Inspiration.