Coco behind the scenes gags

2021-10-18 09:27
  • San Cecilia, where Miguel lives, is inspired by real Mexican towns.
  • Miguel has a Mexican hairless dog, which is Mexico's "national dog", derived from the civilization of Central America.
  • The production team brought a group of Mexican hairless dogs to the Pixar animation studio, interacted with them closely, and studied their appearance and behavior.
  • In order to show Mexican culture truthfully and respectfully, Enkerridge's first decision was to use all-Latino voice actors.
  • The world of the undead is vertically structured, which contrasts with the horizontal arrangement of Saint Cecilia. The distribution of towers also represents the hierarchy of history-the Mesoamerican Pyramid is at the bottom, while the Spanish colonial-style buildings are built on the top.
  • Mexicans believe that the color and scent of marigold petals can help the deceased find their way home on the Day of the Dead, so in addition to candles and incense, marigolds are also placed on the altar.
  • The feast of the dead, Aiborigi, is actually a brightly colored, Mexican folk handicraft. They have different forms, and there are many fantasy creatures, such as lizards with rabbit ears, elephants with butterfly wings, and so on.
  • There are some Mexican celebrities in the film, first of all Miguel’s musical icon Dra Cruz, whose prototype may be based on legendary superstars Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante Cruz. Especially the former, loved by others after death, there are statues left behind.
  • Frida Kahlo, a legendary Mexican female painter, appeared in the world of the dead in the film, acting as a stage designer. There is also a Mexican wrestler, Santo. Mexican stars María Félix, Cantinflas, and political figures such as Emiliano Zapata, etc.
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Coco quotes

  • Miguel: This isn't a dream, then - you're all really out there.

    Tía Victoria: You thought we weren't?

    Miguel: Well, I don't know - I thought it might have been one of those made-up things adults tell kids! Like vitamins.

    Tía Victoria: Miguel, vitamins are a real thing!

    Miguel: Well, now I'm thinking maybe they could be.

  • Miguel: Are those... Alebrijes?

    Tío Oscar: Real Alebrijes. Spirit creatures.

    Tía Rosita: They guide souls on their journey.

    Tío Felipe: Watch your step - they make 'caquitas' everywhere.

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