The findings of this study have implications for Translation Studies, highlighting the importance of considering cultural and linguistic contexts in the translation process. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the need for translators and subtitlers to be aware of their role as cultural mediators, adapting the original text to the target audience's cultural and linguistic context.
The analysis reveals several challenges in translating the subtitles of "Carandiru." One of the primary difficulties was conveying the nuances of Brazilian Portuguese, particularly the use of slang and colloquial expressions. For example, the Portuguese phrase " tomar um susto" (to take a fright) was translated as "getting a shock" in English, but as "llevar un susto" (to get a fright) in Spanish, highlighting the differences in idiomatic expressions between the two languages. carandiru subtitles upd
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the subtitles used in the 2002 Brazilian film "Carandiru," directed by Héctor Babenco, and their effect on international understanding of the 1992 Carandiru prison uprising. The film, based on the true story of the uprising, was a critical and commercial success worldwide. However, the translation of the film's subtitles played a crucial role in shaping international audiences' perceptions of the events. This study examines the linguistic and cultural nuances of the subtitles, highlighting the challenges of translating Brazilian Portuguese into English and other languages. The findings of this study have implications for
Alinejad, M. (2014). Subtitling and the translation of cultural references. Journal of Translation Studies, 5 (1), 35-52. For example, the Portuguese phrase " tomar um
Bellos, D. (2006). Is That a Fish in Your Ear? Translation in the Meaning of Life . University of Chicago Press.
| English Subtitle | Spanish Subtitle | French Subtitle | Original Dialogue (Portuguese) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | "I'm gonna take a shower." | "Voy a ducharme." | "Je vais me doucher." | "Vou tomar um banho." | | "What a great show!" | "¡Qué gran espectáculo!" | "Quel spectacle incroyable!" | "Que show maravilhoso!" |