Translations (film)

Translations
Translations theatrical poster
Directed by	Keith Wilhelm Kopp
Written by	Laurence Guy
Starring	Kate Morgan-Jones, Alan Emrys
Cinematography	Mark James
Edited by	Amber Amare
Music by	Riwal
Production company	Kopp Pictures
Release dates	April, 23, 2023 (Riverside International Film Festival) June, 2, 2023 (United Kingdom)
Running time	84
Country	United Kingdom
Languages	British English, Welsh

Translations (2023) is a black-and-white romance drama feature film directed by Keith Wilhelm Kopp. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The story follows Stef, an agoraphobic translator, as she reconnects with her late brother's best friend, Evan, uncovering shared trauma and exploring themes of grief, love, and healing. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

The film is set in Wales and incorporates elements of Welsh language and culture. ^{[7] [8] [9]}

Plot

Stef has not left her house in a long time, struggling with the loss of her brother, Liam, and an overwhelming fear of the outside world. When Evan, Liam's best friend, arrives to give her Liam's journal, the two form an unexpected connection. As they confront their shared grief, they begin to question whether their bond is built on healing or simply their past. Torn between Evan's vision of the world beyond her walls and the story of lost love she is translating from a previous generation, Stef must decide what kind of future she wants—and whether Evan has a place in it. ^{[10] [11]}

Production

The film was made during the first lifting of coronavirus lockdown in the UK in 2020, the cast and crew lived together and shot the film over nine days. ^{[12] [13]} Translations was made in Wales and England. ^{[14] [15]}

Release

Translations premiered to generally positive reviews for its exploration of mental health and the complexities of relationships. ^{[16] [17] [18]} The film won three awards at the Riverside International Film Festival, including Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film. ^{[19] [20]} Released in UK cinemas in 2023, the film is now available on streaming platforms. ^{[21] [22] [23]}

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15. "Ammanford actor stars in debut feature film combining Welsh and English languages". South Wales Guardian. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
16. Baker, Neil (2023-11-17). "Translations (review) - Kopp's poetic, warm and tender film bathes in the complexity of human emotion". Cinerama Film. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
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22. Rowe, Katrina (2023-05-24). "Award-Winning Film Tackling Love & Mental Health Comes To Llanelli | Llanelli Standard" . Retrieved 2025-01-29.
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