Monday 28th October 2024
Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. R95 D320
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

Directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) and co-directed by Adrian Molina (Monsters University), this dazzling and fun Pixar animation has deservedly picked up numerous awards internationally, including its recent Oscar wins for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song.

Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina
VOICE CAST: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt
105 minutes | 2017 | PG

Awards
Winner, Best Animated Feature Film, Golden Globes 2018
Winner, Best Animated Feature Film, BAFTAs 2018
Winner, Best Animated Feature Film, Academy Awards 2018
Winner, Best Original Song, Academy Awards 2018

“… this gloriously animated, musically lovely and supremely Mexican visual feast flies along.”

The Sunday Independent
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