The use of markers of spontaneous oral speech to create mimetic movie experiences

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Focusing on the realism of movie dialogues, this seminar paper analyzes an 8-minute scene from "Vicky Christina Barcelona," alongside corpus statistics from it and "He's Just Not That Into You." It delves into the reasons and methods behind creating authentic dialogue in films, highlighting the roles of backchannels and hesitators. The study provides insights into how these elements contribute to the overall discourse, making it relevant not just for cinematic studies but also for understanding everyday communication.