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Main Topic: The making of the adult Swim series “Cordova,” a puppet/stop-motion animated show.
Key Points:
Inspiration: The series originated from the idea of what an Almodóvar film (spanish director known for melodramas) would look like if made with puppets. Due to doubts about puppets, it evolved into volume animation. Themes & Setting: The show blends the creator’s childhood memories in Ecuador with a fascination for 1940s/50s melodramas. It’s set in Quito, Ecuador, and centers around a Spanish character attempting to reproduce (likely referring to guinea pigs, as the text mentions “Cobayes” which translates to guinea pigs).
Production Timeline:
Initial pitch: August 2020
Pilot production with cinema Fantasma (Mexico): Summer 2021
Scriptwriters’ room started: September 2022
Official production launch: Fall 2023
Production Team & Location: The series was largely produced by people living in Latin America. Filming took place in Mexico City and quito, Ecuador.Cinema Fantasma (mexico) was a key partner.
Scale & Detail: The puppets are small (approximately 1 cm high) and the sets are surprisingly large, ranging from 4m x 12m to 12m x 12m. The creator emphasizes the notable effort put into the sets, even for scenes with “nonsense” dialogue.
Cinema Fantasma’s other work: They are also currently presenting I am Frankelda, their first feature film and the first stop-motion film made in Mexico.
Overall Impression:
The article portrays “Cordova” as a passion project with a unique artistic vision, heavily influenced by Latin American culture and melodrama. It highlights the dedication and collaborative effort of a largely Latin American production team, and the impressive scale of the animation work despite the small size of the puppets.Images:
The text includes links to three images:
- Women wearing shoulder pads (PR03.jpg)
- Women wearing shoulder pads (PR05.jpg)
- women wearing shoulder pads (PR_02.jpg)
thes images likely serve as promotional material for the show, perhaps referencing the 1980s aesthetic that inspired the series.
