How Disney’s Coco Introduces Death To Children

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The 2017 Pixar film Coco revolves around a boy named Miguel and his family in Mexico who celebrate the Mexican holiday ‘Dia de Muertos’ (or the Day of the Dead). This day is more of a celebration than a mourning, and it involves friends and family gathering to reflect and reminisce about the deceased.

We immediately learn that this animated film, intended for a younger audience, focuses on some pretty mature topics such as life and death, with a focus on old age and dementia through main character Mamá Imelda, Miguel’s grandmother.

Even as an adult, watching Coco will no doubt shed a tear as the story explores multiple generations of family relationships and the loss of loved ones.

The story is set in both the land of the living and the land of the dead, as we follow young Miguel’s dream of becoming a successful musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz.

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Disney’s Coco gives parents a great platform to talk about life and death with their children. (Image: Getty)

WWithout giving away too many spoilers, Miguel is magically transported to the beautiful and colorful Land of the Dead, where he embarks on a journey to discover the real history behind his own family.

However, there is one bit that will really grab you. In the land of the dead, Miguel meets one of the dead, who begins to tremble and slowly disappears. Confused, Miguel asks “where has he gone?” His friend replies, “he is forgotten, no one knows where people go when they are forgotten.”

This is a particularly strong metaphor for the afterlife, especially for young children. The character basically disappears and never comes back, which is a real and raw introduction to death for kids.

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Today, children are often captivated by the concept of death and the mystery surrounding it. That’s why this colorful film is a great way to explain what really happens when a family or friend dies. There’s a difference between being cheeky and being honest with your kids, and Pixar’s Coco is a great way to reveal the somewhat harsh (but realistic truth).

It’s not all doom and gloom though, the clarity of the animation and celebrations throughout the film show that Mexican culture puts a positive spin on death – it lets children celebrate life, enjoy good food and spend time with family on ‘Dia de Muertos’.

The afterlife in the film Coco is beautifully and colorfully depicted, a party with dancing skeletons and a great time. It’s a beautiful film that emphasizes the importance of remembering your deceased loved ones and celebrating their lives – because that’s what they would have wanted.

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