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Post by The Ferret on Dec 9, 2004 11:46:10 GMT -5
"Stalker"
I know there are two very different pronunciations for Americans and Europeans. I'm wondering about how the Russians manage to spell it too.
Anyway:
"Stolkar" - Isn't it?
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Post by LetoAtreides on Dec 9, 2004 13:54:18 GMT -5
Well, I am not Russian but recently I watched a documentary about Tarkovsky and his wife pronounced it "Stalker", simply. Not "Stawlker" as Englishmen and Americans do.
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Post by The Ferret on Dec 10, 2004 5:14:06 GMT -5
Well, I am not Russian but recently I watched a documentary about Tarkovsky and his wife pronounced it "Stalker", simply. Not "Stawlker" as Englishmen and Americans do. So the Italian dubbers were right about the point! Astonishing! You know, I'm Italian. The dubbing of the movie was excellent, but this issue bothered me a lot, because I heavily supposed the spelling of the word "Stalker" was wrong. Anyway, was my 'previous' spelling right, somehow? Where do you come from? |
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Post by LetoAtreides on Dec 10, 2004 7:30:01 GMT -5
I come from the former Yugoslavia actually. But I live in Norway. Yes, I guess your spelling was correct.  |
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Post by muffinass on Dec 14, 2004 22:02:51 GMT -5
first off, GREAT IDEA WITH THE FORUM !
all my respect goes toward you Ferret.
But now to be on topic, i read/watched somewhere that they used the name Stalker (the actual english spelling) because they thought it sounded perfect for the character, PLUS (and i don't quite believe this) they thought it meant 'guide'.
that's my two cents...btw, Ferret, i'm a huge fan of Italian dubbing, but do you prefer the dubbed version to the original?
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Post by The Ferret on Dec 15, 2004 10:39:38 GMT -5
Muffinass,
All my respect goes to you, however. You're here for a reason, that's clear. All of you love the movie, indeed. That's what really matters, indeed. I only created this forum in order to bring "us" Stalkers back home! (A place to call home, at least - if there's one).
"Stalker" means "who uses to hunt in a quiet, slow-paced way revolving on sensory qualities and precision". Not your average hunter, as you'd notice. I'm still figuring out how to spell the name in a proper way. What is the correct english pronunciation? Tell me more, please.
As far as concerning the dubbing, I always prefer the original one, but keep in mind the Italian dubbing is also excellent!
Many thanks, glad you're here, stay tuned.
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Post by LetoAtreides on Dec 15, 2004 11:13:12 GMT -5
Hello Muffinass! Great to have another Stalker aboard.  Welcome to THE ZONE. |
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Post by The Ferret on Dec 16, 2004 4:45:03 GMT -5
Hello Muffinass! Great to have another Stalker aboard. Welcome to THE ZONE. Are you a FREEMAN, actually? You know, those guys... who wear wacko refrigerating suits...  |
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Post by LetoAtreides on Dec 16, 2004 16:19:15 GMT -5
A Freeman? No. Unless you are hinting at The Fremen from "Dune", the film where I took my name from. But Leto Atreides wasn't a Fremen either. |
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Post by The Ferret on Dec 20, 2004 5:18:43 GMT -5
A Freeman? No. Unless you are hinting at The Fremen from "Dune", the film where I took my name from. But Leto Atreides wasn't a Fremen either. Oh yes... that was Paul. Cool guy. |
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Post by LetoAtreides on Dec 20, 2004 10:54:45 GMT -5
Yes, Paul Usul Muad'Dib Atreides, my son. Hell of a guy. |
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