Encanto

Encanto is a 2021 American computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It tells the story of the Madrigal family, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town called Encanto. Each member of the Madrigal family, except for Mirabel, is granted a unique gift that they use to help the townspeople. Mirabel, feeling excluded and searching for her purpose, discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is fading, and she might be the family's last hope.

The film features original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and incorporates Colombian culture and music extensively. Themes explored within Encanto include family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, self-worth, and the pressure to uphold family expectations. The film was directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, co-directed by Charise Castro Smith, and produced by Yvett Merino and Clark Spencer. Encanto was a critical and commercial success, praised for its animation, music, cultural representation, and heartfelt story.