A study of reconstruction of context and strategies of cultural translation in Russian translations of Chinese films using the example of the film “Me and my homeland”

this article examines the phenomenon of multimodal reconstruction of context in the translation of Chinese films into Russian, based on the film Me and My Homeland. Culture-specific films face a complex task of conveying meaningful information while considering differences in audience perception across cultures. This study explores how multimodal reconstruction – the use of not only textual but also visual, auditory, and other semiotic elements – facilitates the creation of a holistic translation that most faithfully conveys the atmosphere of the original. Special attention is given to strategies that ensure accuracy and cultural adequacy in the translation. The article also examines the impact of these strategies on enhancing the emotional effect on viewers and on forming a localized narrative that meets the expectations of the target audience. Various methods used to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers are analyzed, along with their role in shaping audience perception and the identity of the translated work.

multimodal context reconstruction, cultural translation, subtitle translation, Chinese films, “Me and My Homeland”, modalities, translation strategies