The Indonesian dub of the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory produced by Studio Dubbing RCTI and originally released on July 25, 2015
However, the most notable aspect of the dubbing was its treatment of humor and songs. The Oompa Loompas’ musical numbers, originally rhythmic and darkly humorous in English, underwent a complete transformation. The translators faced a challenge: the lyrics contained complex rhymes and cultural references (e.g., to television, chewing gum, and Western consumerism). The solution was creative rewriting. The Indonesian dubbing replaced these with locally resonant themes, such as the dangers of sombong (arrogance) and manja (spoiled behavior). The resulting lyrics, while different in literal meaning, preserved the didactic function of the original. For many Indonesians, the nonsensical yet catchy Indonesian phrases from the Oompa Loompas are more iconic than the original English lyrics, demonstrating how dubbing can create a parallel, independent work of art. charlie and the chocolate factory dubbing indonesia
, a powerhouse in the Indonesian media landscape known for high-quality localizations of international blockbusters. Where Can You Watch It? The Indonesian dub of the 2005 film Charlie
Some viewers may find the translated humor requires a bit of extra thought to fully grasp due to the literal translation of complex English jokes. Where to Watch The solution was creative rewriting