Making of - A separation - With English subtitles

Action Is this a regular photocopier? No. - Oh you've built it. That's a cabinet rail. We ready? Yep. Tell the story of how you found out about this whole thing. I came back from work one day um actually I was at work if I'm not mistaken and the guys said that some court documents had come in the mail. I read them. Needless to say how shocked I was. I didn't think that it would be that serious When I got home, I asked what the story was. I'm not really sure why I filed for divorce. It was kind of spontaneous maybe I wanted to surprise him. But that put aside, the reality is at this point in my life I don't see any other option besides a divorce. Ma'am, you don't have a legitimate reason for wanting a divorce. Whatever it is, it's caused problems in our lives. To be honest, my first fear is that of losing her. If he tells me he'll come with me, I'll withdraw my application right now. Will you? No, I won't. Why? Leila addresses the judge as "Haj agha", and Payman calls him "Judge". "Haj agha" we've been following this up for a year and a half. After a year and a half, we've finally got our visa. It's been six month since and it will expire in 40 days. Why should we miss this opportunity? I've just realized this is real like a slap in the face that takes a couple of hours to settle. I'm yet to come to terms with it. I didn't make an excuse. You asked for a reason and I'm giving you one. What time you got Payman? 4 O'clock? Yep Set it to 10. Quickly. Your daughter is emotionally attached to me. She doesn't even want to go with you. She doesn't understand. - Why do you say that? She's ELEVEN. Why wouldn't she understand? Pay attention to the voice tremor. Didn't he just say that she can go if she wants to? Yes, and I say it again. When you don't want to live with me - Sir, keep it down. I didn't force you into a marriage and I'm not forcing you to stay. Go! "and I say it again. When you don't want to *live* with me" That's incorrect. "Yes, and I say it again. When you *don't* want to live with me I didn't force you into a marriage and I'm not forcing you to stay." Cut. Thanks. [Clapping] In these circumstances, if she thinks if she prefers leaving the country over living with me and thinking she will be happy sure, I'll agree to the divorce. Action I'm taking this Shajarian CD with me. Take any that you want. No, just this one. Bye. Cut. It was good. Leila, stretch it a little bit to see if he'll ask you to stay. Because right now, you seem very determined to leave. I feel as if he asks you to hold on a second and wait that you will. Yeah. But he's too proud, no way he'll say it. Have you thought about how this will affect Termeh? Did you think about it before you decided to file for divorce? Did you think that Termeh would have to choose between us? I'm sure you didn't give it a single thought. Didn't you say it wasn't serious? It got serious. Wasn't good. Again. Termeh. Sweetheart. Cut. You gotta show more of your feeling of sadness. "Didn't you say it wasn't serious?" - aaaaa, from here, at the back "Didn't you say it wasn't serious?" Again "Didn't you say it wasn't serious?" Now your voice should tremble. "Didn't you say it wasn't serious?" "Didn't you say it wasn't serious?" Now this is right. - "Didn't you say it wasn't serious?" Action. Didn't you say it wasn't serious? It got serious. Thanks. Thank you Sayeh. You said you didn't hear Ms Ghahraii and Razieh talking. Yeah (Colder) So how did you find out that Ms Ghahraii had given Razieh the phone number for the women's clinic. I knew she was pregnant. But at the time of the incident, I wasn't conscious of it. Now, I think the less emotion you put into it, the better it will come out. Look her right in the eye and say it. Termeh, sweetheart, sit up sit up straight. These are the kind of dialogue where you've walked through all the steps in your mind in advance. how you position the chair, ask her to sit, what and what you're going to say, etc. You're the loathed character at this point in the story - Yeah did you know, were you lying you have to fix it. Everyone ready? There shouldn't be the slightest sign of you justifying and covering up. When you come in, look around to see what's going on over there. Then you notice that all the blinds are shut. The apartment is never like this. [Scream] It was obvious that something was going to happen. The audience can tell that something has happened here by looking at you. If you're startled by Payman, act accordingly and if not, that's OK too. OK? Ready? Camera. Action. [Shattering glass] What is it? Cut. [Laughs] Action. What happened Termeh? [Termeh crying] Termeh, get his legs. Dad. Dad, for god's sake, wake up. Dad. Wake up, for Termeh's sake. Thanks everyone, Payman. You weren't uncomfortable, were you? - No It was great. - Thanks, you did very well. When you come in, you look around and you notice it's a big place that our own place is smaller and they have strange stuff everywhere The first thing you want to do is to run down that corridor and look around. As you're coming back, suddenly you see the bed and two feet on it. What is this? Shhh Then you ask again: "what is this?" [whispering] What is this? Can you lift this up? Action. *What* is this? "What is *this*?" - What is this? This? Shhh, come over here. (whispering) What is this? - It's oxygen. Should we practice again? Ye, let's practice. Aright, Mr. Hojjat Samadi and Mrs. Ameneh ... Asnaghi - Asnaghi. Is that you Ma'am? - Yes I really think this person was hurt in our place Yeah and it's your fault. If you tell the truth, you lose. If you lie, it conflicts with your religious obligations. So, your excuse for going out is your kid. Show your concern for your kid. "I'm gonna go check up on my kid." "Go ahead, close the door behind you." Well I don't want it to get to the point of involving the school, it's not good for my kid. ***, you've killed my kid - (sir, don't insult) now it's bad for your kid? so your kid's a human and ours is an animal? Don't insult sir - I'm the one insulting? or him who'*** my wife, got her working in their home? - CALM DOWN My husband is a little edgy ... Edgy? I should sue you for going behind my back working for a single guy whom we don't even know. "He's been unemployed for months." He's been unemployed for months. If I didn't ask for my pay, It would mean that I stole the money. Action. The issue is why you left your workplace. So what that she left? that gives you the right to hit her? - Quiet "So she left? that gives you the right to hit her?" "Who gave you permission to touch my wife?" See, suddenly something else pops up in your mind you shift gears. Who gave you permission to touch my wife? - Sir, get out. Cut. Camera. Action. Ma'am, why are you being unreasonable? You are a lady. It's obvious from a woman's appearance that couldn't you tell that she was pregnant? Wait for her answer. I always mention it. "Why are you being unreasonable?" This lady is his daughter's teacher. I swear they've rehearsed their stories together. "You're a lady, can't you tell from her appearance, her face, that she's pregnant?" "It's really strange if you can't." Right? That's how you feel. Did I climb up the wall of his house? Am I gonna steal from him? Did I steal up on him on the street? How did you yourself find out that she was pregnant? She said it herself. I think. You asked me, why would I say it? Say it quicker, it's a reaction. Do I need to swear? As if you believe in anything. Nope. God is just for you people. When actors ask a question, they should really ask as in, they should wait for the answer. You ignore the things I say because of the way I look? We're not people? I worked in a shoe repair shop for ten years. I lost my job and when I sued them they dragged the case for so long that - Go outside. Let go of me. Keep quiet for what? So they can walk all over us? I swear to God, I won't let you do us injustice this time. If you lose your control a tiny bit, you hit him. It looks like you're just quarreling, but no. He'*** my wife and killed my kid. I've lost everything in life. You're scaring me of jail? Go ahead, call whomever you want. I can't ... wait a minute. I can't talk like him. I won't let you take away my rights this time. For ten years, I worked my *** off at a shoe repair shop. In the end, they threw me out like a dog and told me the law will give you what you deserve. I'm not falling for it this time. I've got nothing left to lose. See, the problem is I lose my cool too fast. Cut [Applause] Go put ice on it. Hurry up, it's gonna swell up. This is a dent made by Shahab Hosseini's head. I felt sorry for the poor guy. Hojjat. When did my dad [incomprehensible]? When he went to court and made a complaint. About whom? My dad. I didn't hear it, when did he say that? What do you propose we do? - (Nothing, I know what I'm doing.) Putting up with his rowdiness and watch him embarrass us at our own doorstep? I am NOT going to pay them. End of story. Action. Not good. Everything you're doing that you're conscious about is wrong. You know, thinking about how Farhadi said to do this and that, that's wrong. Why aren't you coming? Don't act it. Ready? Sareh, look a bit restless. Camera. Action. Come quickly, they'll get suspicious. Why are you bringing this up now? Let's go, I'll take responsibility for the sin. No, it's a sin. I asked. What sin? Come explain it yourself. Stop hitting yourself. Cut. Angrier. Ma'am, why did you come here tonight? Why did you do this to my life? Aright, Sareh, your voice should be trembling. Your breathing was too fast. - Yeah. And your voice wasn't trembling. Action. Ma'am, why did you come here tonight? Didn't I say not to come? Didn't I say we don't want the money? Cut. Should I be holding this here? No, not there. So I do the arm here and then go around? Yes. Is it OK Mr. Shahbazi? - It's awesome. Enjoying it? - Of course. OK, I'm gonna wet your hair too. Anything you wanna do. Ready. Mr. Shahbazi, just relax. Relax your arm too. Ye, thanks. Action. [Sobbing] Let's go. Sweetheart, get up. It's ready. Ye, thanks. Sayeh, is it better if I talk or Mr. Ebrahimian. You. Your parents have come here today for divorce and they've decided to leave it up to you to decide whom you want to stay with. to live with your mum or live with your dad have your made your decision? Go ahead. Do I have to tell you now? If you still haven't thought about it ... - No I have. Do you want them to leave the room if it's difficult for you? Can they? What do you think, if this happens tomorrow, who is she going to choose? After all that's happened in the past couple of days. I swear, if I've stepped one inch past that doorway. - Where are you going? I swear to Imam Hossein. - Please leave. Get out. - Don't touch me. I told you to GET OUT. Cut. Stop. stop. I swear, that day when I was over at their place, her husband didn't hear our conversation. He didn't hear the conversation between your wife and I. We're people too. Either you come to court and admit that you lied or I'm gonna find out what's going on between you and her husband. What? - Nothing. Say "CHeh" - SHeh Now say "did Ali get married?" - Did Ali get married? I'm saying it's your turn to get married. What? [Applause]