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Coco - Animated Film
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Coco

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Coco is Pixar's 2017 film inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead, following Miguel in the Land of the Dead and winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

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Is Coco actually about Día de los Muertos or just Halloween-style fantasy?

Coco is specifically built around Mexico's Día de los Muertos traditions, including ofrendas, marigold petals, family photos, and remembrance of ancestors. The story follows Miguel Rivera as he enters the Land of the Dead on that holiday.

Who is Ernesto de la Cruz in Coco?

Ernesto de la Cruz is the famous musician Miguel idolizes, voiced by Benjamin Bratt in the English-language version. His public image as a beloved performer becomes central to the film's mystery about Miguel's family history.

What Oscar did Coco win?

Coco won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for films released in 2017. The song Remember Me also won Best Original Song at the same Oscars ceremony.

Is Coco one of Pixar's musicals?

Coco has several important songs and a story about musicians, but it is closer to a music-driven family adventure than a traditional Broadway-style musical. Miguel's guitar, Ernesto de la Cruz's songs, and the Rivera family's ban on music drive the plot.

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