Semiotic Transformation in Translation: A Case Study of the Film Forrest Gump

Abstract

This paper examines the issue of semiotic transformation in translation through a case study of the film Forrest Gump. By analyzing three key objects of semiotic conversion, including informational, formal, and cultural elements, the study highlights the crucial role of semiotic transformation in the translation process. Understanding these diverse semiotic conversions enables translators to identify potential obstacles in practical translation work and facilitates the discovery of appropriate target-language expressions, thereby enhancing both fluency and accuracy in translation. Furthermore, these multidimensional semiotic transformations have contributed to the creative reinterpretation of this classic literary work within the audiovisual semiotic system.