Abstract

The thesis is a study on the translation of film title from the perspective of cross-culture. It analyzes the current situation and the influential factors in film title translation. Various linguistic devices and abundant cultural connotations have been used to express its content and style, so as to achieve the purpose of attracting audience. Translator need to know the background information of English language and the differences between Chinese and English cultures. Through probing into the cultural differences, the paper introduces some translation techniques, such as: transcription, literal translation, paraphrase, so as to present the characteristics and connotation of the film and promote the cultural exchange of the movies worldwide.   

Key words: cross-cultural, film title, translation

CONTENTS

中文摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction .1

2. The Current Situation in English Film Title Translation 1

2.1 Different translation of the same titles.1

  2.2 Cultural differences .2

2.3 The influence of commercial interests .2

3. The Influential Factors of Film Title Translation2

3.1 Cultural differences .2

3.1.1 Different historic culture3

3.1.2 Different social customs3

3.2 Region cultures.4

3.3 Aesthetic ideas 4

3.4 Advertising effect .5

4. The Translation Methods According to the Specific Situation 5

4.1 Transcription.5

4.2 Literal translation.6

4.3 Paraphrase6

5. The Characteristics of Movie Title Translation 7

5.1 Different meaning and usage of words -- Strive for unity.7

5.2 Different religion and cultural background -- Exotic.8

6. Conclusion.8

References 9