The village religious leader coerced by Ali's threats. He facilitates the false adultery charges against Soraya, oversees the secret trial, and later orders armed guards to stop Freidoune from leaving, ultimately failing to suppress the recorded evidence.
Ali and the mullah form a transactional alliance to exploit religious law for personal gain.
The mullah uses religious and political authority to directly threaten the journalist's safety.
Zahra challenges the mullah's absolute authority and the unjust legal proceedings he oversees.
The mullah exerts religious and legal authority over Soraya's father, forcing his compliance.
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