Some time ago we told you about the most anticipated children's films for this year that is about to end, among which is 'Coco', the first Disney Pixar movie whose story revolves around a Mexican tradition: Day of the Dead.
Although you have probably heard about this movie, today I want to share what I think of her as a Mexican mom and why I think it is an essential movie to see with our children.
What is 'Coco' about?
As I commented at the beginning of this article, 'Coco' is an original Pixar movie inspired by one of the most famous Mexican traditions: Día de Muertos. The film tells the story of Miguel Rivera, a 12-year-old boy who lives in the town of Santa Cecilia with his family, which includes his grandmother and great-great grandmother Coco, from whom the film gets its name.
Miguel has the dream of becoming a great musician just like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, also originally from Santa Cecilia, however, He has a problem: music has been banned in his family for several generations.
In Babies and more 'Coco', best animated film and best original song: the message behind 'Remember Me'Avoiding telling a spoiler, I can only tell you that Miguel ends up traveling to the world of the dead, where he meets a nice skeleton called Hector, who will help him fight for his dream and be his companion in this fantastic adventure.
Day of the Death"
Mexico is a country rich in traditions, and the Day of the Dead is no exception. Although its name may seem scary, it is actually a celebration full of life and color, in which we honor loved ones who have left this world and are no longer by our side.
The Day of the Dead, celebrated every November 2 in Mexico, is the only day of the year in which Mexicans have the opportunity to receive a visit from our deceased faithful. For it, we prepare an altar of the dead, in which we must place several elements so that our relatives can cross from their world to ours, including:
- The photograph of the person to which we dedicate the altar.
- The foods the deceased liked, so you can enjoy them during your visit. Sugar skulls are also placed, which represent that death can be sweet.
- Cempasúchil's flowers, which by their color and smell help guide the dead.
- Confetti, which adorns the altar and fills it with color.
The altars of the dead They are prepared every year with great dedication and love, thinking of all those people who are no longer with us physically, but who are still in our hearts.
In Babies and more, a child honors the memory of his younger sister, singing "Remember Me" from the movie 'Coco' Why I consider 'Coco' an essential movie to see with our children
'Coco' triumphed in Mexico since the weekend that premiered in Mexico, just a few days before the Day of the Dead and is currently the highest grossing film in the history of Mexico. In the United States, where it premiered in Thanksgiving week, it was also a success, beating the Justice League. Besides being one of the few movies that revolves around the Day of the Dead, like many other Disney and Pixar movies, 'Coco' includes a series of messages that are positive for both boys and adults.
On the one hand, we see Miguel's story, which although he faces various difficulties that could discourage him, he goes on to fight for his dream of being a musician and he goes out of his way to get the support and understanding of his family.
'Coco' also leaves us a very important lesson: Family is first. If there are some people that we can count on unconditionally and that are an essential part of our life, it is our family. Each family member must see for the health and well-being of the other, and support each other when they are most needed. During the movie we can see how this is a lesson that everyone learns, both Miguel and his family.
While it is true that the film is more representative of the small towns of central and southern Mexico, He managed to capture the essence of the Mexican family and the values that exist in it, something very necessary for the image that Mexicans usually have in other films, where sadly we are still represented with stereotypes of yesteryear and that are offensive to us.
'Coco' is a way to show the world the beauty that there is in Mexico, how rich its culture is and how deep its traditions are, and we can clearly see the great research work they did for years to make this film that he loved To the Mexicans. Like mexican mom I feel proud that other countries know a little more about our history through a film that has enamored children and adults, to the degree of moving us and making us shed some tears with their emotionality.
Without a doubt 'Coco' is a wonderful movie, full of music and color to see and enjoy with the family, which gives the opportunity for us to tell our children about their ancestors and strengthen the bond between parents and children.
