For many it is as if desire, passion, affection were reduced to the stage of youth. Lula and Janja have shown that this is not true
In 2013, I spent a season recording stories for the Chegadas e Depardas (GNT) program at the Guarulhos airport in São Paulo, hosted by journalist Astrid Fontenelle. The program crew, of which I was part of as director, before approaching a passenger, first observed the scenes that took place in the corridors of the airport, attentive to what could constitute a good story. Nothing was produced or agreed in advance. But they were always on the team’s radar, couples exchanging passionate kisses, oblivious to what was happening around them.
The scenes of couples meeting or greeting each other at the airport are somewhat reminiscent of the famous photo “The Kiss from the Hôtel de Ville”, by French photographer Robert Doisneau, a kiss by a young couple with the imposing Paris City Hall in the background. background. the similarities reside more in the essence of the gesture, as if everything were in a state of suspension the moment two lips touch, our gazes are immediately drawn to an instant which can reveal a little of the intimacy and codes of a couple in love. although there are two extras in Doisnea’s photo, chosen by the photographer to avoid copyright issues, the public kiss is symbolized in what the image suggests: a spontaneous display of affection, another way of communicating that goes beyond the words.
In many cases, a gesture of affection also requires not letting yourself be intimidated by the fear of the reaction of others. When an LGBTQIA+ couple expresses their feelings in public, it’s a way of saying “we exist” and with the same rights as any other couple. It’s about not letting yourself be made invisible, about reaffirming that sexuality is not the same for everyone. To be able to be who you are in any public space that isn’t restricted to the boundaries of a community. It is inconceivable that, in the 21st century, anyone would have to go through the pain of fear for their own happiness.
In a sense, this applies to older people. The common thought is that with age it becomes unnatural to kiss on the lips and still have a sex life. As if desire, passion, affection were reduced only to the stage of youth. This is still an under-reported topic, even with the longevity phenomenon in full swing. Why couldn’t sexuality fit into this phase of life? While physical vitality is lost with changes in the organism, there may be fewer inhibitions and more knowledge of one’s body, especially among generations born after the war. As they reached their youth, those born in this generation were swayed by the fresh air brought by the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s.
One of the most symbolic moments of Lula’s inauguration took place in front of the crowd present at the Festival of the Future. The current president addressed the audience and said, “in gratitude to you women, I will give Janja a kiss.” Lula even insinuated that a president of the republic couldn’t kiss his wife like a soap opera. Even with warning, the first couple kissed on the mouth, amusing those who watched the episode. It was a sweet moment, one that overflowed with joy, and that left no doubt that the spontaneity of a kiss often surpasses any protocol. After all, contrary to what the character Sam sings in the movie Casablanca, a kiss isn’t always just a kiss.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
