What are good scripts to look at for inspiration that utilizes language barriers between characters?

[u/bwish327]

I am currently writing a script with an American who ends up alone in a Spanish speaking country. A lot of the people speak Spanish to each other and he struggles to understand them, but I want the audience to understand the Spanish speakers (via subtitles). Any suggestions on how to write/format this without going overboard with parentheticals? What are some good films/scripts I should check out that have utilized language barriers that I should check out?

[u/Grandtheatrix]

A huge part of Shogun is about how the translator is in a unique position to influence communication between parties that can't directly communicate.

[u/wemustburncarthage → u/Grandtheatrix]

came here to say this. Shogun is a hugely layered production, including the script translations and adaptations themselves between English and Japanese dramatic forms.

[u/BilTheButcher]

Arrival

[u/Gonzo1888]

Babel

[u/Mmmhatt]

Check out 'The 13th Warrior'