About Coco

Coco is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Set in Mexico, the movie's main character is a young boy named Miguel, who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living. The film explores the themes of family, traditions, and respect for the past.

Making/Production

The film was directed by Lee Unkrich, co-directed by Adrian Molina, and was an international co-production between the American studio Pixar and the Mexican studio Televisa. The film was praised for its animation, voice acting, music, emotional story, and respect for Mexican culture.

Actors

• Anthony Gonzalez as Miguel, a 12-year-old aspiring musician.
• Gael García Bernal as Héctor, a charming trickster in the Land of the Dead who needs Miguel's help to visit the Land of the Living.
• Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel's idol and the most famous musician in the history of Mexico.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Coco is the first movie with a nine-figure budget to feature an all-Latino principle cast.
• The film was released in Mexico three and a half weeks before it got to the United States, to coincide with the Day of the Dead celebration.
• The title 'Coco' comes from the name of the great-grandmother character in the movie.

Awards

'Coco' swept the 90th Academy Awards in the categories of Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Remember Me").

Quotes

• “Seize your moment." - Ernesto de la Cruz
• “Never forget how much your family loves you." - Mama Coco

Music and Soundtrack

• "Remember Me" - performed by Ernesto de la Cruz.
• "Un Poco Loco" - performed by Miguel.
• "Proud Corazón" - performed by the voice of Miguel during the end credits.