Dragon Girls 2012
Original title: Drachenmädchen
Xin Chenxi: Tears are an expression of weakness.
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Synopsis
The documentary film Dragon Girls tells the story of three young Chinese girls training to become Kung Fu fighters, far away from their families, at the largest Kung Fu school in China. These girls, in a crowd of 26,000 children, are under constant pressure to conform to the norms and structures. They are turned into fighting robots and yet, if you look behind the curtain, you see children with dreams and aspirations. It show the controversial world of selection of the fittest in a totalitarian system.
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Mood and atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a world that juxtaposes the fierce discipline of martial arts with the tender dreams of childhood, as the experience unfolds in a vibrant yet oppressive environment. This documentary evokes a complex tapestry of emotions, from the grit of ambition and the loneliness of separation to the warmth of friendship that emerges in the most unexpected places. The backdrop of a colossal Kung Fu school pulsates with the energy of youth, yet envelops the viewer in a somber atmosphere of conformity and pressure. Feel the nostalgia of childhood aspirations clashing with the harsh realities of training, reminiscent of coming-of-age tales infused with both hope and melancholy, where every frame is a testament to resilience amidst a sea of uniformity.
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