Good subtitled movies at DVinfo.net

Matt Elias · September 8th, 2004, 07:38 PM

Anyone recall seeing any movies, docs, etc that use subtitles? There are portions of a doc that I'm working on where it's hard to hear what people are saying or they're speaking too fast. I'm looking for some techniques for subtitles, especially when a lot of people are talking over eachother. Does anything come to mind w/ these more than ordinary subtitle situations? Thinking I may watch Snatch w/ the subtitles on (Brad Pitt).

George Ellis · September 8th, 2004, 08:26 PM

I have not watched it this year, and I think it may be too measured in delivery for what you want, but... The Seven Samurai is in Japanese with English subtitles. It was very effective with the subtitles and does not lose anything because you are reading.

Matt Elias · September 8th, 2004, 08:54 PM

I'll definietly add that to my Netflix queue. I need to see it all the way through anyway since Akira was covered so many times in my film classes - one of those films that we all need to see.

Phil French · September 8th, 2004, 11:05 PM

You should check out "Atanarjuat ( The Fast Runner)". It won Camera d'or at Cannes in 2001 for Best Feature Film. It's in Inuit with subtitles. An interesting film for all kinds of reasons.

Brack Craver · September 9th, 2004, 12:24 AM

There's a great documentary by Werner Herzog about his relationship with Klaus Kinski called My Best Fiend. Fascinating and plenty of subtitles.

John Hudson · September 9th, 2004, 01:34 AM

Amores Perros is a great film and Man on Fire has nice USE of subtitles.

Matt Elias · September 9th, 2004, 01:12 PM

Thanks all for your suggestions. Looks like it will be a long weekend of movie watching, er research of course.

September 8th, 2004, 07:38 PM	#1
Matt Elias Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 149	Good subtitled movies Anyone recall seeing any movies, docs, etc that use subtitles? There are portions of a doc that I'm working on where it's hard to hear what people are saying or they're speaking too fast. I'm looking for some techniques for subtitles, especially when a lot of people are talking over eachother. Does anything come to mind w/ these more than ordinary subtitle situations? Thinking I may watch Snatch w/ the subtitles on (Brad Pitt).

September 8th, 2004, 11:05 PM	#4
Phil French Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lousana, Alberta, Canada Posts: 146	You should check out "Atanarjuat ( The Fast Runner)". It won Camera d'or at Cannes in 2001 for Best Feature Film. It's in Inuit with subtitles. An interesting film for all kinds of reasons. __________________ Nature Boy

September 8th, 2004, 08:26 PM	#2
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	I have not watched it this year, and I think it may be too measured in delivery for what you want, but... The Seven Samurai is in Japanese with English subtitles. It was very effective with the subtitles and does not lose anything because you are reading.

September 8th, 2004, 08:54 PM	#3
Matt Elias Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 149	I'll definietly add that to my Netflix queue. I need to see it all the way through anyway since Akira was covered so many times in my film classes - one of those films that we all need to see.

September 9th, 2004, 12:24 AM	#5
Brack Craver Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Blacksburg Virginia Posts: 50	There's a great documentary by Werner Herzog about his relationship with Klaus Kinski called My Best Fiend. Fascinating and plenty of subtitles.

September 9th, 2004, 01:34 AM	#6
John Hudson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 32° 44' N 117° 10' W Posts: 820	Amores Perros is a great film and Man on Fire has nice USE of subtitles.

September 9th, 2004, 01:12 PM	#7
Matt Elias Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 149	Thanks all for your suggestions. Looks like it will be a long weekend of movie watching, er research of course.