The French Minister

The audience's primary emotional response is driven by the film's comedic nature, with high percentages of Humor, Joy, and Happiness stemming from the satirical portrayal of international diplomacy and the larger-than-life character of the French Minister. Relief is felt as diplomatic crises are comically navigated, while Anticipation and Curiosity are present as viewers follow the unpredictable antics of the minister and the journey of the young speechwriter. Empathy is evoked for the idealistic protagonist navigating the absurdities of the political world, with minor elements of Anger or Disgust directed at the bureaucratic inertia or the caricatured political adversaries.