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The Use of Invectives in Iranian Cinema: A Case Study of Gender and Social Class in Asghar Farhadi’s Films

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(2024). The Use of Invectives in Iranian Cinema: A Case Study of Gender and Social Class in Asghar Farhadi’s Films. In Cinema Iranica. Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation https://cinema.iranicaonline.org/article/the-use-of-invectives-in-iranian-cinema-a-case-study-of-gender-and-social-class-in-asghar-farhadis-films/

. "The Use of Invectives in Iranian Cinema: A Case Study of Gender and Social Class in Asghar Farhadi’s Films." Cinema Iranica, Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, 2024. https://cinema.iranicaonline.org/article/the-use-of-invectives-in-iranian-cinema-a-case-study-of-gender-and-social-class-in-asghar-farhadis-films/

(2024). The Use of Invectives in Iranian Cinema: A Case Study of Gender and Social Class in Asghar Farhadi’s Films. In Cinema Iranica. Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation. Available from: https://cinema.iranicaonline.org/article/the-use-of-invectives-in-iranian-cinema-a-case-study-of-gender-and-social-class-in-asghar-farhadis-films/ [Accessed November 20, 2024].

. "The Use of Invectives in Iranian Cinema: A Case Study of Gender and Social Class in Asghar Farhadi’s Films." In Cinema Iranica, (Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, 2024) https://cinema.iranicaonline.org/article/the-use-of-invectives-in-iranian-cinema-a-case-study-of-gender-and-social-class-in-asghar-farhadis-films/

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This study examines the use of invectives, specifically gros mots and curses, in Iranian cinema by analyzing three iconic films by Asghar Farhadi: About Elly, A Separation, and The Salesman. Recognizing the frequent use of strong language to convey emotions such as anger, dissatisfaction, frustration, and humor, we extracted instances of gros mots and curses from the characters’ dialogues. These instances were categorized based on factors like gender and social class. Each invective was provided with a literal translation and its English equivalent to ensure a comprehensive understanding.

The primary aim was to identify common gros mots in Iranian culture as reflected in Farhadi’s films. We also sought to study the differences in invective speech preferences between male and female characters, as well as variations in curse word usage among different social classes. Our findings reveal detailed patterns in the use of invectives, providing insights into the language and social dynamics in Iranian cinema. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of cultural expressions and social interactions in Iranian films.