Good phrases to use Flashcards

(16 cards)

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Raimunda decides to cover up the guilt by incriminating herself for the crime, to protect her daughter

A

Raimunda decide encubrir la culpa autoinculparse del crimen, para proteger a su hija

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It’s important that the viewer understands the value of motherhood in Volver. “

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Es importante que el espectador entienda el valor de la maternidad en Volver.”

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Although Raimunda suffers, she never loses hope.

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“Aunque Raimunda sufre, nunca pierde la esperanza.”

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I don’t think Almodóvar idealises women, but rather humanises them.

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“No creo que Almodóvar idealice a las mujeres, sino que las humaniza.”

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A powerful image of female solidarity is shown.

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“Se muestra una imagen poderosa de la solidaridad femenina.”

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The abuse isn’t represented graphically, but suggested subtly.

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“Los abusos no son representados gráficamente, sino sugeridos con sutileza.”

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Instead of presenting a male hero, Almodóvar chooses to focus on women.

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“En lugar de presentar a un héroe masculino, Almodóvar decide centrarse en las
mujeres.”

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By using the colour red, Almodóvar manages to evoke intense emotions.

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“Al usar el color rojo, Almodóvar consigue evocar emociones intensas.”

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It seems that Almodóvar seeks to break social taboos.

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“Parece que Almodóvar busca romper los tabúes sociales.”

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→ Almodóvar wants to convey a message of hope.

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“Almodóvar quiere transmitir un mensaje de esperanza.”

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→ What stands out the most is the absence of men as protective figures.

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“Lo que más destaca es la ausencia del hombre como figura protectora.”

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The most striking thing about Volver is its warm tone despite the tragic theme.

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“Lo más llamativo de Volver es su tono cálido a pesar del tema trágico.”

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“Through suspense, Almodóvar reveals past traumas that need to be faced in order to heal.”

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“A través del suspense, Almodóvar revela traumas del pasado que necesitan ser
enfrentados para sanar.”

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“Death in Volver is not the end, but a form of reconciliation and redemption.”

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“La muerte en Volver no es el fin, sino una forma de reconciliación y redención.”

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“The film shows that silence can protect but also perpetuate suffering.”

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“La película muestra que el silencio puede proteger, pero también
perpetuar el sufrimiento.”

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“Almodóvar uses suspense to reveal painful family secrets, such as abuse and
abandonment.”

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“Almodóvar utiliza el suspense para revelar secretos familiares
dolorosos, como el abuso y el abandono.”