Official Secrets

Official Secrets primarily evokes strong feelings of **anger** and **disgust** at the government's unethical manipulation of intelligence and the decision to proceed with an illegal war. Viewers experience deep **empathy** and **anxiety** for Katharine Gun as she faces immense personal and professional risks for her courageous act of whistleblowing. A pervasive sense of **sadness** and **melancholy** arises from the ultimate failure to prevent the war and the chaos that ensued, despite the exposure of the truth. The film also instills **inspiration** through Katharine's unwavering commitment to morality and justice in the face of overwhelming odds.