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This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the pragmatic functions of speech acts in Uzbek and English movie dialogues, aiming to highlight cross-cultural communication patterns and nuances. By drawing upon speech act theory (Austin, 1962; Searle, 1975), politeness frameworks (Brown & Levinson, 1987; Leech, 2014), and foundational Uzbek linguistic scholarship (Nurmonov, 2002; 2009), the study systematically examines directives, expressives, and commissives in cinematic discourse. Utilizing qualitative discourse analysis and intercultural pragmatics methodology, the findings reveal that Uzbek film dialogues predominantly feature indirect strategies, deference, and honorifics to convey politeness, whereas English films favor explicit performatives, egalitarian language, and modal hedging. These results contribute to the understanding of national communicative identities, intercultural pragmatics, and the role of cinema in reflecting cultural norms.
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