The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon
Based on the discovery of an unpublished photographic archive documenting Yoshitomi's life from 1933 to 1945, this film reconstructs a transcontinental odyssey: from his youth as a soldier in Japan to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.
This extensive track record ensures that the film offers premium content for both teaching and high-level academic research.
Institutional License & Educational Screening
Bring The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon to your university’s permanent collection.
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.
Institutional Package: $320 USD (Price includes shipping and handling).
Your license includes:
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Official DVD o Digital Copy:
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High-quality physical (DVD ) or a Digital copy (download) for your university’s permanent collection.
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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.
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