Translation of Intertextual Audiovisual Humour. May the Force Be with You

Abstract

This article is an approach to the translation of humorous intertextual references in audiovisual productions. Firstly, it deals with different theories of humor to then describe the main characteristics of audiovisual cultural references. Based on all the above mentioned issues, this article will show how allusions can certainly result in parody. Therefore, translators should take into account that humorous nuances should be transferred so that the new audience is on an equal footing with the original one.