Luca and Alberto live in constant fear of exposure. This perfectly mirrors the lived experiences of individuals within the LGBTQ+ community or undocumented immigrants who must actively manage how they are perceived to avoid persecution IndieWire .
Animated films frequently serve as safe venues for children and adults alike to explore heavy sociological concepts. Luca (2021)
Researchers looking into the construction of "Italianness" in the film point to the utilization of food (pasta and pesto), language, and the Vespa as tools of localized "edutainment" Intellect . 3. Redefining the Monster: Destabilizing the "Other" Luca and Alberto live in constant fear of exposure