Pieta

Pieta elicits a profoundly intense and often uncomfortable emotional response. The audience is primarily gripped by a sense of Disturbing unease due to the graphic violence and the bleak, unforgiving nature of the protagonist's actions and the world he inhabits. This is closely followed by deep Sadness stemming from the tragic narrative, the suffering of the victims, and the ultimate, devastating conclusion. Anxiety is pervasive, driven by the constant threat of violence, the unpredictable nature of the characters, and the unfolding mystery of the woman's true identity and motives. Anger is directed at the protagonist's initial brutality and the cycle of violence depicted, while Empathy emerges complexly, both for the victims and, later, for the protagonist as he undergoes a painful transformation. Fear is a direct response to the menacing atmosphere and violent acts, and Anticipation builds as the audience tries to unravel the mysterious relationship and foresee the inevitable, dark climax.