Manolo und das Buch des Lebens
(2015)
Regisseur:
Jorge R. GutiérrezSchauspieler:
Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Danny Trejo, Kate del Castillo, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Diego Luna, Hector Elizondo, Ana de la Reguera, Carlos Alazraqui, Emil-Bastien Bouffard, Elias Garza, Genesis Ochoa, Plácido DomingoSeit ihrer Kindheit sind Manolo, der virtuose Stierkämpfer, der kein Tier töten kann, und sein bester Freund Joaquin, der ihren kleinen Heimatort in Mexiko mutig vor Banditen schützt, in die schöne, eigenwillige Maria verliebt. Als La Muerte und Xibalba, die miteinander verheirateten, aber oft streitenden Herrscher über zwei Totenreiche, in dieses Duell eingreifen und eine Wette auf den romantischen Sieger abschließen, überlistet Xibalba den Rivalen seines Favoriten Joaquin. So landet Manolo im Reich der Toten - doch nicht für immer.
Visuell überbordender Animationsfilm über zwei Freunde in Mexiko, deren Kampf um die Gunst der hübschen Maria sogar ins Reich der Toten führt.
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.