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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 .

This catchphrase used by Alberto to shut down Luca’s inner anxieties is a mechanism to combat internalized doubt. Academically, it represents the suppression of the cautious, self-preserving ego in favor of taking radical risks toward self-actualization. 2. Cultural Construction and Geographic Authenticity Luca (2021)

Animated films frequently serve as safe venues for children and adults alike to explore heavy sociological concepts. Luca and Alberto live in constant fear of exposure

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