Methodological aspects of the use of allusions in Quentin Tarantino's films and their translation into Russian

Abstract

This study examines the role of allusions as an artistic device in Quentin Tarantino's films and the problems of their transmission when translated into Russian. The relevance of the topic is due to the growing interest in cinema as an educational tool and the need to develop translation strategies for the adequate transmission of culturally specific elements. Based on the material of three Tarantino films – "Pulp Fiction" (1994), "Kill Bill" (2003-2004), "Django Unchained" (2012) – a comprehensive analysis of allusions is carried out using methods of contextual, comparative and linguistic cultural analysis. The main types of allusions (biblical, mythological, historical, cinematic) are identified, and their role in the realization of the author's idea is determined. The translation transformations used to convey allusions (calculus, generalization, concretization, descriptive translation) are analyzed. It was found that in 68% of cases, allusions are preserved in translation, in 24% they are omitted, and in 8% they are replaced by more understandable ones for the Russian–speaking audience. The conclusion is made about the importance of preserving allusive imagery and cultural overtones for the full perception of the author's idea and the need to develop methodological recommendations on the translation of allusions in film texts for use in teaching theory and practice of translation. The results obtained are important for improving the quality of film translation and can be used in the implementation of a cultural approach to teaching foreign languages.