Movie titles – Lost or gained in my translation

Hola todos,

Today I read an article about how translation kills the spirit and the punch of a movie title. We have ample examples in the form of our dear own Hindi translations. For example are:

source:

1.The Matrix Reloaded (keanu reeves) hindi title: Mayajaal

2. Matrix Revolutions (keanu reeves) hindi title: Mahasangram

3. Aliens (signourney weaver) hindi title: Anjaan Vinashak

4. The Sixth Day (Arnold Schwarzenegger) hindi title: Muqabla Arnold Ka

5. Kiss of the Dragon (Jet li) hindi title: Maut ka Chumma

After reading these, I was inspired to create a set of English movie titles translated to Spanish (These are not the actual translated titles. These are just my translations)

You can check out these translation here by playing a short quiz on them (Blame me for wasting your time if you don’t learn a word or four from this exercise)

So here is your quiz

English movie titles translated to Spanish » Make Your Own Quiz

Gracias

Shahir

Volver – My favorite Spanish movie

Volver is the best Spanish movie that I have ever watched. (Not that I have watched too many. I tried finishing off a list of top ten Spanish movies. Couldn’t). Volver is the word for ‘to return’ in Spanish, and the theme of the movie is return. If you have heard of Pedro Almodóvar, (arguably the most successful and internationally acclaimed Spanish film maker of his generation), I can say that critics rate this as one of Almodóvar’s best works.

Here is a trailer from youtube – Enjoy.

Do watch the movie if you get a chance.

I guess in 2007, for this movie, Penelope cruz was nominated for the best actress category in the oscars. I am not sure though. You can check that out and let me know.

Adios.

Shahir