Encantos Real Life influences How Accurate Is Its Colombian Story

Encanto’s Real Life influences: How Accurate Is Its Colombian Story?

Disney’s Encanto provides a look at Colombia’s culture, traditions, and family life. These are the real-life inspirations behind the Madrigals.

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Encantos Real Life influences How Accurate Is Its Colombian Story

Disney used multiple real-life 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 Madrigal (Stephanie Beatriz) and her magical family in the town of Encanto.

Encanto provides a look at Colombia through the lens of magical realism, centering on the magical abilities of the Madrigal family. 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 food, are closer to reality than initially thought.

Encapsulating all of Colombia’s culture within one movie is close to impossible, as Colombia is made up of countless different regions, each with its own unique history and traditions. Although Encanto couldn’t possibly include all of the country’s diversity in its 109-minute runtime, every element depicted onscreen shows off an incredible degree of authenticity. From the traditional designs of the town’s architecture to the colorful embroidery of the Madrigals’ dresses, and from the cozy blanket-like coats (called “ruanas”) to their love for coffee and arepas, Encanto feels like a story that actually takes place in a rural Colombian town, which is Encanto’s greatest achievement regarding cultural representation. Most importantly, Encanto captures the Colombian concept of family, which relies on mutual support and an incessant effort to guarantee that each family member achieves their potential.

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Across all the diverse regions of Colombia, every achievement is usually celebrated with a huge party — in the most social families or in the smaller cities, it’s very common to invite the whole town to celebrate. Typical Colombian families also tend to keep a strong attachment to their childhood home, and the figure of the Abuela as the matriarch is always present. Apart from all the animals Antonio talks to, the appearance of yellow butterflies in Encanto is a nod to celebrated Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, where they embody a lifetime of love and happiness. The role of the river as the birthing place of Casita’s magic is also a symbol any Colombian immediately identifies with.

Encanto’s impressive soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda also contributes to the authentic feel as it includes original songs from Colombian stars Carlos Vives and Maluma. Where Encanto does stumble is in the absence of vallenato, merengue, salsa, and cumbia — all musical genres that are listened to on a daily basis all across the country. If iconic songs like “Colombia Tierra Querida” (which was featured in Encanto’s first teaser) are constantly heard in the busiest streets of the country’s metropolitan areas, it’s really odd that a family like the Madrigals doesn’t sing or listen to more traditional rhythms.

All in all, Encanto is very faithful to Colombian culture and family life. With so many compelling characters and so much of the country still left to explore, the possibility of future Disney sequels and spinoffs is an exciting one, to say the least. As Encanto’s ending potentially sets up, an eventual continuation of the Madrigals’ story could explore any of Colombia’s traditional carnivals, its countless myths and legends, the contrasting landscapes, and even the majestic traditions associated with Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Truly, the possibilities are endless.

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