Encanto
USA / Disney – 2021, 99 minutes
Encanto is a 2021 American computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.It was directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars the voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo.
Encanto follows a multigenerational Colombian family, the Madrigals, led by a matriarch (Botero) whose children and grandchildren-except for Mirabel Madrigal (Beatriz)-receive magical gifts from a miracle that helps them serve the people in their rural community called the Encanto. When Mirabel learns that the family is losing their magic, she sets out to find out what is happening, and save her family and their magical house. Its soundtrack went viral and reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and UK Compilation Albums charts. Upon release, Encanto received critical acclaim for its characterization, music, animation, voice acting, emotional depth, and cultural fidelity.
Awards
The film was nominated for three awards at the 94th Academy Awards, winning Best Animated Feature in 2022, and received numerous other accolades.