Are alberto and luca gay

Earlier this month saw Luca co-director and story lead Kenna Jean Harris share a number of new works on their instagram story, many of which feature the aforementioned characters kissing under an umbrella, holding hands, or simply having a less than platonic snuggle.

Except this time, it all but solidifies Luca and Alberto as smitten boyfriends. Sign in now. Except this time, it all but solidifies Luca and Alberto as smitten boyfriends. Disney Disney Confirm Luca and Alberto’s Relationship? Luca is an animated film that can be interpreted in myriad ways.

Titular protagonist Luca Paguro and childhood friend Alberto Scorfano have long been keen to explore beyond the sea they were raised in, to discover what wonders the human world will hold, despite the fact their true identities might never be accepted.

Luca and Alberto seem middle-school aged, and kids that age are more likely to be in a relationship than elementary schoolers. The duo interact with each other constantly throughout, growing their lifelong friendship through hardship, adversity, and new companions who call the land home.

We tried to see queerness in stories that deliberately cast us aside, silently reclaiming and repainting them with our own ideals amidst a heteronormative society. Since Luca came out intheories about the film’s queerness have been flying.

I personally did not see Luca and Alberto as in a romantic relationship but I can definitely see why the story lead would interpret them that way. Earlier this month saw Luca co-director and story lead Kenna Jean Harris share a number of new works on their instagram storymany of which feature the aforementioned characters kissing under an umbrella, holding hands, or simply having a less than platonic snuggle.

Middle schoolers definitely kiss. No long post, no official statement, but heart emojis next to a bunch of lovingly bhutan gay doodles do all the talking necessary.

Even as recently as Gravity Falls, we have seen Disney shy away from queerness in its productions, but more and more that has been chipped away to reveal a welcome approach to diversity which, despite clear capitalist intentions, is still something we can find value in.

Enrico Casarosa, the film’s director, addressed the fan theories insaying that making Luca and Alberto gay had been on the table, but it ultimately wasn’t his intention for the movie. Therefore, even while no character in the film identifies as openly gay, fans strongly relate to the story of Luca and Alberto.

After all, the two boys have to keep their true identities a secret from the world for fear of facing judgment and potential harm. On the other hand, people around them fear what they do not understand. The subtle hints and close bond between Luca and Alberto have led to discussions about the possibility of them being gay characters in a Disney film, sparking conversations about inclusivity and diversity in children’s entertainment.

Like many films of this ilk, your interpretation is oftentimes valid, even if not necessarily canon to the wider story, which in this case caused an uproar when it comes to two of its main characters.