Alinejad, M. (2014). Subtitling and the translation of cultural references. Journal of Translation Studies, 5 (1), 35-52.
The following tables provide examples of subtitles in English, Spanish, and French, highlighting the challenges of translating Brazilian Portuguese: carandiru subtitles upd
On October 2, 1992, a massive prison uprising occurred at the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of 111 inmates. The incident sparked widespread controversy and outrage in Brazil, leading to a re-evaluation of the country's prison system. The 2002 film "Carandiru," based on the book "Estupor Mundi" by Luiz Felício Bonfante, chronicles the events leading up to the uprising and its aftermath. The film's use of subtitles was essential in conveying the story to international audiences, but the translation process presented significant challenges. Alinejad, M