Directed by James L. Brooks, Spanglish (2004) is an engaging movie stressing the value of translation services in overcoming language barriers. Depicting the story of Flor Moreno, a Mexican immigrant who works as a housekeeper, the movie highlights the role…
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Steven Spielberg's 1997 movie Amistad revolves around a group of Africans who were captured and sold into slavery but later rebelled and took control of the ship that was taking them to America. Based on a true story, the movie…
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The movie Translators, directed by Régis Roinsard, offers an exciting and amusing glimpse into the world of language professionals. The movie portrays a group of translators who were brought together to localize a highly anticipated movie for the French industry.…
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In the 2016 sci-fi movie Arrival, Dr. Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) is a linguist and translator tasked with communicating with an alien species that has arrived on Earth. Throughout the movie, Dr. Banks and her team use their…
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Movies reflect the world we live in and shape our understanding. Sometimes, this reflection can be accurate or distorted. The movie The Interpreter came out in 2005, introducing the life of an interpreter and the work of interpretation. But how…
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Movies shape the world we live in. They introduce us to new cultures and different realms, ones we have never seen before, and thus, shape our perspectives. But how does the film industry reflect the profession of translation? How accurately…
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As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims all around the world eagerly await the celebration of Ramadan Feast, also known as “Eid al-Fitr”. This special time of the year is marked by joyous festivities, feasts, and…
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Translators are the unsung heroes of the literary world. They play a crucial role in transporting literary works from one language and culture to another, and their works...
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This high-speed world we live in is changing and transforming daily; of course, the translation world takes its share of these changes. We are going through interesting times in the translation industry. In the past, knowing a foreign language was…
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Christmas is a time for friends and family, receiving gifts, and most of all giving back. From decorating Christmas trees to decorating Christmas cookies and baking Christmas pudding, there are many festive things one can do during the holiday season.…
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