About Encanto

'Encanto' is a 2021 American 3D computer-animated musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The movie explores the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift—from super strength to the power to heal—but Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, and she might be her family’s last hope.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, co-directed by Charise Castro Smith. The film's songs were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. 'Encanto' marks the 60th animated feature in the Disney Animated Canon.

Actors

• Stephanie Beatriz portrayed the lead character, Mirabel. Her performance added depth and charm to the only ordinary Madrigal family member.
• John Leguizamo voiced Mirabel's uncle, Bruno. His instrumentation provided a comic relief and sometimes tragic character.
• Maria Cecilia Botero voiced Abuela Alma Madrigal, the matriarch of the family who controls the magic in Encanto.
• Wilmer Valderrama lent his voice to Agustín, Mirabel's loving and supportive father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title 'Encanto' is a Spanish word that translates to 'enchantment' or 'charm' in English.
• This is the third Walt Disney Animation Studios film to feature a Latina protagonist, after 'The Emperor's New Groove' and 'Moana'.
• 'Encanto' is the second Disney film for John Leguizamo, who previously voiced the character of Sid in Disney's 'Ice Age' series.

Awards

As of now, the film is yet to receive any awards, since it was only recently released in November 2021.

Quotes

• "Our house, sees and hears us!" - Isabela, showing the enchantment of their house, Casita.
• "Just because you don't have a gift, doesn't mean you haven't got a purpose!" - Mirabel, asserting her self-worth despite being the only one in the family without a magical gift.

• The film's score and songs were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who previously worked on Disney's 'Moana'
• Some noteworthy songs in the soundtrack include 'Dos Oruguitas', 'We Don't Talk About Bruno', and 'What Else Can I Do?'
• The magic-realism of Colombia is vividly captured through the traditional music styles in the movie, like Cumbia and Vallenato.