The subtitles often standardize Razieh’s speech. When she says, "Ye chizi goftam..." (literally "I said a something..."), the subtitle reads "I said something..." – erasing the hesitation and illiteracy markers. This inadvertently sanitizes the class hierarchy the film critiques.
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The film highlights the stark divide between the secular middle class and the religious lower class in contemporary Tehran. The subtitles often standardize Razieh’s speech
In a desperate attempt to resolve the legal battle, Simin suggests Razieh swear on the Qur'an that Nader caused her miscarriage. "I can't do it. I'm afraid for my children." Hodjat (Razieh's husband): "Just swear it! We need this money!" If you own the DVD/Blu-ray but need a separate