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Lost in Translation Instructional VideoLost in Translation Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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10:29
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Lost in Translation

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The narrator of a film criticism episode on Sofia Coppola's bittersweet Lost In Translation asks viewers to consider the many aspects of relationships that Coppola suggests are lost in translation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

film, film analysis, film making, comedy

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have viewers offer what they believe were Bob's last words to Charlotte and explain their rationale for their choice
  • Have groups investigate historic incidents or other films where translation mixups resulted in misunderstandings and even tragedies (The Gulf of Tonken, The Ballad of Georgio Cortez, etc.)

Classroom Considerations

  • The film has an "R" rating; check your school's policy before assigning the film for in or out-of-class viewing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • As part of his analysis, the narrator examines the interpretations of other film critics

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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