Encanto's Real Life influences: How Accurate Is Its Colombian Story?
Disney used multiple real-life Colombian influences when crafting the story of Encanto, and here's how accurate a representation of Colombian family life it is. Disney Animation has dived into the depths of Atlantis and the beauty of Arendelle, but there are still countless fictitious and real-life locations Disney animated movies have yet to explore. One paradise on Earth that is only now having its chance to be featured in a 3D-animated blockbuster is Colombia, seen through the eyes of Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz) and the gifted Madrigal family in the town of Encanto. As the movie takes audiences through a journey into Colombian culture, many viewers have asked whether or not Encanto is culturally accurate.
Encanto looks at Colombia through the lens of magical realism, centering on the magical abilities of the Madrigals. There is bound to be some creative license where fantasy stories are involved, but Disney made sure the smaller details mattered and consulted with Colombian cultural authorities. Indeed, the success of the movie is partially due to both reaching Colombian and Hispanic audiences and teaching different cultures with a vibrant, poignant story.
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Encanto doesn't reveal where exactly their town is located, but it certainly features many staples of Colombia's diverse culture. If visiting a traditional Colombian town for the first time, many might see how similar it is to the one depicted in Disney's 2021 movie. Others may be shocked to realize that some of the abilities of Encanto's cast of characters, such as Isabela Madrigal's (Diane Guerrero) ability to spawn an infinite variety of flowers and Julieta's (Angie Cepeda) ability to heal people with delicious
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