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Introduction
The aim of this project is to present the possibilities of rendering the speeches of the characters in the film La Grande Vadrouille by means of audiovisual translation, especially subtitling. La Grande Vadrouille constitutes an interesting case for the potential translator, because of the fact that it features characters of at least several nationalities (British, French, and German) who by the nature of the plot are required to communicate with one another, despite not speaking the respective languages, or knowing only the absolute basics. Consequently, the translator can adopt different strategies as to rendering the non-fluent efforts of the characters; the dialogues can be smoothed out as to avoid any potential confusion for the audience, or they can also be adapted in such ways as to reflect the comedic effect of the original script. Below, you will find a sample task containing fragments of the original dialogues, and you will be subsequently asked to create your own renditions.

The film itself has enjoyed enormous popularity in its native France; for over forty years following its release in 1966, it held the title of the most successful French film at the French box office. La Grande Vadrouille also stars Louis de Funès and Bourvil, two of France's legendary comedy actors.

Short biography of Louis de Funès
Louis de Funès (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) born Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza, was a popular French actor of Spanish origin and one of the giants of French comedy alongside André Bourvil and Fernandel. His acting style is remembered for its high energy performance, wide range of facial expressions and engaging, snappy impatience and selfishness. A big part of his most famous work was in collaboration with director Jean Girault, and together, they wrote and directed the French classic L'avare (1980) in which he also starred.

He was a household name in several countries of Europe (Greece, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Albania, Romania, USSR, Iran and Yugoslavia in particular) for many years, yet remained almost unknown in the English-speaking world. He was seen only once in the United States in 1974 with the release of The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, which was nominated for a Golden Globe. According to a 1968 poll he was France's favourite actor. Funès played over 130 roles in film and over 100 roles on stage.

Sample tasks
Below you will find samples of the original French script along with the descriptions of the scenes and you will be asked to provide a translated version (or versions), depending on the adopted strategy.


 * Scene 1:

Lefort, the French opera conductor discovers one of the RAF pilots in his dressing room. After being initially spooked by the man, he decides to shelter him from the Nazis currently roaming the building.


 * Scene 2:

The French character, the house painter Bouvet meets by accident one of the British RAF bombers and decides to shelter him for the time being. He is aided by his friend Juliette. Both Bouvet and Juliette know only a few words of English, and the RAF bomber seems to understand not much more than just the basics of French either. Additionally, all characters speak one another's languages with discernible foreign accents.