5/7/2023 0 Comments Dia de los muertos altar cocoThe smell and color of the flowers are believed to help guide the dead back to their relatives in the land of the living while signifying the connection between generations. Marigold flowers are used to connect both worlds and in mythology represents the path to family. The only living object you can spot during COCO in the land of the dead will be the marigold flowers, which is an important significance to Dia de Los Muertos. He also shared he hopes we find the lands ” both beautifully hopefully, but with distinct feelings.” They used the Guanajacinto City in Mexico, with pre-colonial architecture as part of their inspiration to create the land of the dead. Production Designer Herley Jessup shared that Director Lee wanted them to show an awesome space for the Land of the Dead, but also showing the different spectrums between both worlds. Using cooler colors, as to oppose of the warmer colors in the land of the living. You can see the difference between the two world in the colors used. The land of the dead was created to show the split between the living and the dead in COCO. Production Designer Harley Jessup shared that they showed mostly daylight during scenes of the living world and night time in the land of the dead, so to keep that separation between both worlds.ĬOCO – Concept art by Ernesto Nemesio. Waiting for them to arrive to enjoy the foods their living family members have left for them. The living stays up all night waiting by the ofrenda, a table decorated with photos, favorite foods, and flowers from those who have passed. It is a time for stories, celebrating life, and learning about history. It’s a time when family members remember those they loved and have passed. Writer and Co-Director Adrian Molina said, “She is the keeper of these stories and the keeper of the memories and symbolized the spirit of a lot of the theme of the film.”ĭia de Lost Muertos is a happy and celebratory time on the land of the living. In Disney*Pixar COCO, the family is everything and as you will learn the movie is named after Miguel’s great-grandmother. Day of the Dead is celebrated every year on November 2nd. A way for children or family members who did not have the opportunity to meet these members, to learn about their past. It’s about connecting generations from the past, present, and future together.įamilies share stories from their ancestors, making it a family tradition. Importance of Familyĭia de Los Muertos is not all about just families who have passed, but it’s also about celebrating the importance of family. Believe me you will enjoy it that much more!ĬOCO – Concept art by Sharon Calahan. That is why I believe that to fully enjoy the beauty that COCO is you need to dive deep into the culture and understand why certain things happen during Dia de Los Muertos and the significance of these details. I don’t think I have ever seen such elaborate details in a story based on real-life events. COCO is different than any of the other Pixar and Disney movies from the past. The more I share with you all my experiences that I learned about Disney*Pixar newest animation COCO, the more excited I get. Post contains affiliate links.ĥ Facts You Should Know About COCO and Dia De Los Muertos I attended a press event at Pixar Animation Studios to learn about the making of Pixar*Disney COCO. Many of us have heard of Dia de Los Muertos or The Day of the Dead, but do you know the significance of this Mexican tradition? Here are 5 Facts You Should Know About COCO and Dia De Los Muertos before heading to the theaters on November 22nd!
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