To understand the controversy, one must first understand the difference between standard foreign-language subtitles and Subtitles for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (SDH).
Note that some versions (like the Russian "director's cut") vary in which languages are dubbed versus subtitled (e.g., keeping German, French, and Italian as subtitled while dubbing English). inglourious basterds 2009 subtitles 2021
Whether you’re watching the 2009 theatrical cut or the 2021 4K anniversary edition, use the guides above to find, verify, or adjust your subtitle file. And remember: the correct subtitle won’t translate “That’s a bingo!”—because some lines are best left glorious. To understand the controversy, one must first understand