Thanks everyone 14:17 Jul 27, 2017
and sorry for not providing more context. The script will be used for voiceover, not subtitles - so a short explanation is not an option.
The documentary is 8 episodes long (30 mins each) and tells the story of a Belgian ex-convict trying to "go back into society" after serving 4 years in prison. So the reference to Les Petits Riens is definitely a passing reference, but it helps providing more context regarding the process of gradually going back into society.
I still don't know whether I should leave it in French, use a paraphrase or find an English equivalent (but then again, let's say I find a UK equivalent, an American audience still wouldn't understand).
I'll email my client to discuss the issue and see if they can help me. Thanks a lot to everyone who helped with a suggestion, and sorry if it slightly got out of hand for lack of context! |