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Mekkin B. (122 KP) is asking for a recommendation

Sep 14, 2017 (Updated Sep 14, 2017)  
Recommend Me
I got to see the original Rosetta stone the other day. It's truly an amazing artifact that unlocked so much knowledge that might otherwise have been lost.

In that spirit, I'd love to hear from you: What is your favorite book/movie/TV show that has been translated from another language? (Dubbing and subtitles are both acceptable).

Mine are currently One Hundred Years of Solitude and Njáls saga.
     
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) Sep 14, 2017

Books are altogether another behemoth as most have been translated into other languages. Authors such as Albert Camus, Franz Kafka, Jean Paul Sartre, Dostoevsky, Gunther Grass, Han Kang, Rousseau, Christine de Pizan...it's endless ?

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Goddess in the Stacks (553 KP) Sep 14, 2017 (Updated Sep 14, 2017)

The Hangman's Daughter series, by Oliver Pötzsch, is one of my favorite translations. Originally published in German, I believe. I read them a few years ago - the first one here: https://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/the-hangmans-daughter-by-oliver-potzsch/
and the next three several months later: https://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/book-review-the-dark-monk-the-beggar-king-and-the-poisoned-pilgrim/

Yakuza 6 The Song of Life
Yakuza 6 The Song of Life
2018 | Action/Adventure
The characters (0 more)
Having to read the subtitles - there are a lot of them (0 more)
I love this game for so many reasons:

The storyline is pretty engaging.
How they talk to each other in the scenes is crazy--hilarious at times.
Kirzu's attitude and fighting skills.
The fun little side stories.
The strange games included from darts and mah-jong to chatting up girls in the cabaret and online video chat.
  
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Tamsin Clark (15 KP) rated Netflix in Apps

Jan 20, 2018  
Netflix
Netflix
Entertainment, Lifestyle
8
8.7 (589 Ratings)
App Rating
Wide range of films and series (4 more)
Well priced and reasonable package options
Good at creating own content
App and site are easy to navigate
Subtitles and captions available
Some genres lack in content (3 more)
Slow to release newer films
Not everything has subtitles
App sometimes malfunctions on Amazon Fire Stick
Good for series lovers
I have used Netflix for a number of years now and the one thing I've noticed is that they aren't the best for being up to date with the latest movies and releases, especially in the horror field. However, over the years Netflix has excelled in producing their own material and have turned out some very stellar series that have truly been worth the watch. They're also very good for kids programs, with the ability to create a child's profile that limits them ONLY to programs rated for under 12s, which is great for my 5-year-old who can always find her favourite cartoons on her tablet using her profile.
  
Alpha (2018)
Alpha (2018)
2018 | Action, Drama, Thriller
Heartwarming
This take of a tribal chieftain's son who sets out with his father to become a man is very moving. The acting was great(you'll need subtitles to understand what's being said). The imagery and cinematography were amazing. This young boy learns so much more than he bargained for throughout his journey- survival, responsibility, self-esteem and an unlikely friendship. This one is for the whole family. Really worth a watch!
  
Another Round (2020)
Another Round (2020)
2020 | Comedy, Drama
8
7.5 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Mads mikkelsen (0 more)
It's unusual for me to watch a movie with subtitles at the cinema but this is a rare time. Anyway for a movie that deals with alcoholism and the effects on four teachers is excellent with standout performance from mads mikkelsen speaking in Danish which didn't bother me and for once not playing the villain which he seems to do alot of. Overall good movie worthy of its Oscar win this year
  
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Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Raid 2 (2014) in Movies

Nov 17, 2018 (Updated Nov 17, 2018)  
The Raid 2 (2014)
The Raid 2 (2014)
2014 | Action, Adventure
Intense
This Indonesian action movie on Netflix is a non-stop martial arts bloodfest. The acting was decent enough and the cinematography was done really well. The premise is simple - a raid on a drug lord's tenement building goes south fast, leaving most of the team dead and the rest simply trying to survive. If you're into gritty action flicks with plenty of gory fight scenes, this one is definitely worth a watch. (Unless you don't like subtitles).
  
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Andy K (10821 KP) Nov 17, 2018

One of the greatest action films ever!

Hanna (2011)
Hanna (2011)
2011 | Action, Mystery
Interesting
Decided to look this one up when I saw the show coming out. Very captivating movie. Low budget but well done. The concept isn't completely original - government attempting to create perfect soldier, etc - but was definitely told in an interesting way. The acting and cinematography were good. I would've appreciated subtitles in the scenes where other languages were spoken, but, it is what it is. Overall a decent action thriller with a unique protagonist and storyline. Worth a watch!
  
Casa de mi padre (2012)
Casa de mi padre (2012)
2012 | Comedy, International
So bad it is so good
This movie is so bad it is funny and it was made that way. They went out of their way to do it that way. It is more of a spoof.
 Turn the cheese level up on this one. Also it is all in spanish with subtitles. If you want a movie to mock while watching this is it. Saying that this movie is the type you only watch once to say you did it.
  
I am Jonas (2018)
I am Jonas (2018)
2018 | International, Romance
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
French with subtitles (0 more)
Not a bad film
I enjoy a gay romantic film from time to time. Although this one wasn't all new experience and happy endings it's quite a sad one but I still enjoyed it.

Good film about a young man (Jonas) that becomes good friends with a new guy at school (Nathan) they share a few kisses and a small romance starts. The film jumps from the main character as a 15 year old boy to an adult showing both parts of his life and how he wasn't on the best path and it explains why as the film goes on. These two young boys head off for a date night at the cinema Jonas is the innocent one and wants to go home after but Nathan the adventurous one wants to try and sneak into a gay bar unable to get in they take an offer from a man to take them to another bar, one thing leads to another and Jonas is left deserted and Nathan gone. Good film for a late night watch and if you don't mind reading subtitles.
  
Cargo: Space is Cold (2012)
Cargo: Space is Cold (2012)
2012 | Sci-Fi, Thriller
6
4.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Find this one in Amazon. It's in German with English subtitles but was a pretty interesting sci-fi thriller. The acting was decent enough and the effects weren't too bad. The story unfolds a bit slow but it's interesting enough if you pay attention. It's definitely an interesting idea. Involves the concept of space travel to other passengers because of what we have done to earth and he technology is used by the "government" to fool us into believing there's a utopia like planet that we've habitated. Worth a watch if you're bored.