Yeah, yeah, but what is the movie about? Credit: The Book of Life / Twentieth Century Fox The director oversaw every aspect of the production and we can see his imagination permeate some of the shots in the colorful, joyous movie. Credit: The Book of Life / Twentieth Century FoxĪnd well, we know that he has high respect, and even reverence, for tradition. The film was produced by Oscar-winner Guillermo Del Toro, the wonderful Mexican director. ![]() Day of the Dead might seem “weird” or “creepy” for some cultures that are less used to dealing with the afterlife. Us Latinos are used to traditions involving the dead, but not many international markets are. In fact, it could be argued that “The Book of Life” prepared the ground for “Coco” to be a success. Credit: The Book of Life / Twentieth Century Fox “The Book of Life” was released in 2014, three years before “Coco” hit the screens. Of course, there are some stereotypes and twisted facts when it comes to history and Mexican lore. ![]() Yes, almost everyone remembers Pixar’s amazing “Coco”, but fewer in mainstream audiences hold the same place for Twentieth Century Fox’s “The Book of Life.” They are both amazing films that, surprisingly for a Hollywood production, respect Mexican traditions and do their homework to avoid cultural appropriation. This is the case with the two Day of the Dead films to come out of major American studios.
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