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Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation is a visually artistic film that explores three untranslatable words from different cultures: Mångata (Swedish), Gluggaveður (Icelandic), and Saudade (Portuguese).
- Mångata: The road-like reflection of moonlight on water.
- Gluggaveður: Weather that looks nice outside but is actually cold or windy and is best enjoyed from indoors.
- Saudade: A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia.
These words, which lack direct translations into other languages, are commonly referred to as "untranslatable words." Through visual effects and an immersive narrative, Lost in Translation invites audiences to experience the beauty and depth of language, offering a perspective on bridging cultural and linguistic diversity.

  • Yachan Yuan
    Director
  • Cassie Yang
    Producer
  • Adara Johnsona
    Key Cast
  • Haiwei Sun
    1AD/Script Supervisor
  • Ziyou Wu
    Director of Photography
  • Tingyang Xu
    1st AC/ Gaffer
  • Yunhe Feng
    2nd AC/ Key Grip
  • Wei-lin Lai
    DIT/ Grip
  • Mozzi Li
    Production Designer
  • Chengcheng Zhang
    Makeup Artist
  • Lawrence Huang
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Other
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Red Komodo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design
Director Biography - Yachan Yuan

Visual Effects Artist March 2024 - present
Savannah College of Art and Design. (MFA) Sep 2021 - March 2024
Tongji University & Aalto University. (MA & MDes) Sep 2017 - Jul 2020
Nanjing Normal University. (BFA) Sep 2013 - Jul 2017

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