RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Neil, Alex T1 Emapthy and (Film) Fiction JF Iluminace YR 2007 VO 19 IS 2 SP 5 OP 24 UL https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-200702-0001.php AB The study addresses the issues of emotional reactions to fictional characters and events and the rationality of this approach. The author focuses on the area of empathy, with particular reference to the possibility of empathetic responses to fictional films.