Encanto Writer Explains The Significance Of The Butterflies On Mirabel's Gift Ceremony Costume
The writer behind Disney's Encanto breaks down and explains the significance behind Mirabel's elaborate costume that she wears during her and Antonio's gift ceremonies. Encanto was released in 2021, garnering both acclaim from critics and audiences, earning multiple Oscar nominations for Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Animated Feature.
The music for theEncanto is beautifully conducted as well. Featuring original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it has quickly become one of Disney's most famous and successful soundtracks of all time. The movie follows the character of Mirabel Madrigal on her journey to reunite her family as their ancestral, magical gifts begin to slowly fade away. Although Encanto has been praised for its soundtrack and brilliant script, the film would be nothing without the intricate character design, as the exterior world vastly mirrors the inner world. What makes Encanto so magical is that each member of the Madrigal family is given a certain feature, attribute, or article of clothing that is personal and reflective of their past — capturing without words, the story of who they are. Therefore, the details found in each character are like tiny clues meant to uncover the family’s past — pieces of the puzzle for audiences to decipher and put together. However, fans finally have some clarity in regard to the meaning behind some of the character’s famous hallmarks.
Encanto Song Tops Frozen's 'Let It Go' On The Billboard Charts
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the creators of Encanto analyze the scene in which Antonio receives his gift. The film’s co-writer, Charise Castro Smith, seized the moment to break down one of Mirabel's outfits in a flashback to her gift ceremony and
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