Un prophète, available as A Prophet in English for a very reasonable £7.99
Absolutely top notch.
Absolutely top notch.
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Is it one of those where it's much better to watch it in the original language with English subtitles (assuming you don't know the original language)?
Whenever I watch Lola Rennt I switch to the original German soundtrack (I have an English pressing of the DVD), and turn on the English subtitles as I don't know German. It's the only way to do it. The voices would be all wrong otherwise. It was made in German: why would I want it dubbed into another language?
The Vanishing (the original Dutch/French version, not the Hollywood version) is another film I can only watch without the dubbing into English that is apparently available on my DVD. I'm not very good at French or Dutch either, though better at both than at German.
Maybe we could encourage young people to learn foreign languages at school by promising them the opportunity to enjoy really good films later in life without being distracted by lip-synching. Then again, would they care at that age? I know that when I had the choice between doing Latin or German O Level, I chose Latin because I reckoned it would be more interesting. I stand by that decision, even if it means I need subtitles to watch certain films in their original form.
But what about those who chose Technical Drawing over either language?
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The DVD isn't dubbed so subtitles only.Originally posted by NickFitz View Post
I took both German & Technical Drawing at school, but I didn't like two pints of lager & a packet of crisps, I think that particular demographic group is limited to cast & crew, although even some of them must cringe when they see it.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Yes, subtitles are far better, as long as they aren't too intrusive or the opposite, because the original speech conveys emotions and timing that even the best dubbing can't match unless it's some dire D movie anyway.Originally posted by NickFitz View Post
Also, German to English dubbing obviously has the problem that it tends to take twice as long to say anything in German, apart from pithy phrases like "raus, raus!", "hande hoch!", etc
I believe dubbing is mainly done for the American market. Most Americans can't or won't watch subtitled films.... But what about those who chose Technical Drawing over either language?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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I've found that in Germany most English DVDs have an alternate soundtrack in German and sometimes other languagues, as well as having the original language + subtitles. Most foreign films are the same but rarely have English subtitles which means I have to go back to the UK to buy them. I could learn German properly I suppose.Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostWhile you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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I have a copy on my HDD but haven't got around to watching it yet - have heard it is very good too.Originally posted by doodab View Post
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is meant to be another good French film.
One of my favourite recent French films is Luc Besson's Angel-A.Comment
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In the early eighties German dubbing of series like James Herriot and The Professionals was dire. The actors who did the dubbing were obviously reading from scripts rather than getting into the role and much was lost. Robert Hardy blasting forth with "No, no my dear boy no" came out as "Nein", and Bodie had a squeaky voiceOriginally posted by OwlHoot View PostYes, subtitles are far better, as long as they aren't too intrusive or the opposite, because the original speech conveys emotions and timing that even the best dubbing can't match unless it's some dire D movie anyway.
Also, German to English dubbing obviously has the problem that it tends to take twice as long to say anything in German, apart from pithy phrases like "raus, raus!", "hande hoch!", etc
Thankfully it's much better now.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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I wonder which version they have on those boxed sets of TJ Hooker they sell in Saturn?Originally posted by Sysman View PostIn the early eighties German dubbing of series like James Herriot and The Professionals was dire. The actors who did the dubbing were obviously reading from scripts rather than getting into the role and much was lost. Robert Hardy blasting forth with "No, no my dear boy no" came out as "Nein", and Bodie had a squeaky voice
Thankfully it's much better now.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Bad lip synching can make a film unwatchable for me. I like subtitles in both directions:Originally posted by NickFitz View Post
- English subtitles - no synching problems and you get the right tone of voice, mood etc
- German or French subtitles for something with English sound (I get both at my local cinema). I can pick up useful phrases from the subtitles while enjoying the film in English. This is a great learning tool.
On the Latin front, that was compulsory for me, alongside French. I later did German and Russian, and the Latin grammar really did help with those.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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