The Translation Strategies of Film Subtitles from the 
Perspective of Skopos Theory 
-- A Case Study of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Xiaoyi Wei

doi:10.70711/rcha.v2i12.6328

The Translation Strategies of Film Subtitles from the Perspective of Skopos Theory -- A Case Study of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Xiaoyi Wei

Abstract

This essay analyzes the subtitle translation strategies employed in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) based on the
Skopos theory. The analysis identifies four key strategies employed in subtitling: condensation, clarification, idiomatic usage and artistry,
which ensure both accessibility and emotional resonance for global audience. The study highlights how Skopos theory can guide the subtitling
process to facilitate intercultural communication and the global enjoyment of films.

Keywords

Subtitle translation; Translation strategies; Skopos theory; Film

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v2i12.6328

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