The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon
85 MIN, SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Based on the discovery of an unpublished photographic archive documenting Yoshitomi's life from 1933 to 1945, this film reconstructs a transcontinental odyssey: from his youth as a soldier in Japan to his migration to Peru and his subsequent internment as a prisoner of war in Venezuela during World War II.
More than a family chronicle, the film is a found-footage essay that explores the figure of the "Dragon" as a metaphor for the migrant—a creature that adapts and transforms across the territories it inhabits. Through this record, the work analyzes the cultural assimilation of the Asian diaspora in Latin America, examining how individuals negotiate their identity through tangible adaptive phenomena—ranging from culinary fusion and the reinterpretation of daily customs to linguistic shifts in foreign lands. By merging memory, myth, and reality, the film serves as an essential academic tool for studying transculturation and identity resistance within the context of global conflict.
A Record of Excellence: Artistic and Academic Endorsement.
"The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon", directed by Kaori Flores Yonekura, is far more than a family film; it is a research project recognized for its rigor and quality by leading film organizations and festivals across Ibero-America. Its decorated trajectory validates its status as an indispensable educational tool:
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Major Awards & Nominations: Candidate for Best Ibero-American Feature Film at the 40th Goya, Sur, Ariel, Grande Otelo, and Forqué Awards. An institutional endorsement of the film's cultural significance.
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Awards & Selections: Nominated for the Platino Awards (Education, Value, and Cinema category), Honorable Mention at the Doc.Coimbra International Film Festival, Winner of Best Documentary at the Chacao Municipal Film Awards, Jury Prize at the Caracas Critics Film Festival, and Award of Distinction at the Noida International Film Festival.
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International Festival Circuit: Official Selections at Cinélatino Rencontres de Toulouse, Jujuy Andean Film Festival, Punta del Este International Film Festival, and Documenta. These honors speak to the film’s global impact and universality.
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'The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon' is now part of the permanent collection at Columbia University in New York City.
This extensive track record ensures that the film offers premium content for both teaching and high-level academic research.
1. Institutional License: Permanent Collection
Bring The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon to your university’s permanent collection.
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We offer exclusive institutional licenses for universities, research centers, and academic libraries. This license grants the right to include the film in your library’s archive and host educational screenings for classroom or research purposes.
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Institutional Package: $320 USD
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Official DVD o Digital Copy with english subtitles:
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High-quality physical (DVD ) or a Digital copy (download) for your university’s permanent collection.
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Price includes DVD/shipping and handling or Download.
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Language & Subtitles: Original Spanish audio with English subtitles.
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Educational Performance Rights: Exclusive authorization for non-commercial, academic screenings within the institution.
2. Special Institutional Screening License (Screener)
We offer single-feature licenses that provide secure digital access, fully tailored to your academic calendar.
IInstitutional Package: $80 USD
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Secure Digital Access: High-definition viewing via Vimeo (using a private link and password).
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Language: Original Spanish audio with English subtitles.
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Rights: Exclusive authorization for a non-commercial academic screening within your institution.
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![El Extraordinario Viaje del Dragón]: Propuesta Venezolana Inscrita para los 40 Premios Goya a Mejor Película iberoamericana.
¿Qué conecta a un joven soldado japonés con el vuelo de un Dragón en la Venezuela actual?
La película de la directora Kaori Flores Yonekura es un drama histórico fantástico que revela una historia de migración única, desdibujando las fronteras entre la memoria y la leyenda.
🌟 El Valor de la Obra y el Prestigio
Este drama no solo cautiva por su tono íntimo, sino que se eleva por su amplitud conceptual y política sobre un tema urgente: La Migración. Una obra clave que el público y la crítica ya catalogan como lo mejor del cine venezolano del año.
CONVOCATORIA EXCLUSIVA A CRÍTICA Y PRENSA DE CULTURA ESPAÑOLA :
Convocamos a críticos de cine, periodistas culturales y prensa especializada en España a un visionado exclusivo en streaming.
🗓️ Fecha del visionado: Próximo 28 y 29 de Noviembre.
Para acceder: Rogamos enviar un DM con su nombre, medio y correo electrónico.
🏆 Reconocimientos Clave
RECONOCIMIENTOS DESTACADOS:
- Película Inscrita a Mejor Película Iberoamericana a 40 Premios Goya).
- Ganadora del Premio del Jurado del Festival de la Crítica Cinematográfica de Caracas 2025.
Candidata a Mejor Película Latinoamericana - 31 Premios Forqué.
- Selección Oficial Concurso del Premio Doc Andino DOCUMENTA 2025.
🗣️ La Crítica Confirma su Valor
"La película respira una calidez muy hermosa, que seduce por su tono íntimo, pero a la vez por su amplitud." — Alfonso Molina, Ideas de Babel
"El mejor cine venezolano es documental y en este caso de una mujer como Kaori Flores." — Sergio Monsalve, Crítico de cine independiente
"Es la importancia sobre la preservación y conservación de la memoria visual del mundo..." — Vladimir Sosa Sarabia, Pdte. Cinemateca Nacional de Venezuela.
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