Method To My Madness

  • Feature Film Competition

Year: 2024

Length: 78 mins

Country: Iran / Türkiye

Language: Persian

Premiere: NYC Premiere

Directed by: Hoda Hamzehali, Behrang Mortazavian

Produced by: Idin Pezeshki, Sina Saeidian

Starring: Ebrahim Azizi (Mani), Maryam Khalili (Nazi), Ava Sharifi (Tina), Mina Zaman (Kamand)

Content Warnings: Implied Violence‎, Graphic Violence‎, Drug Use‎

SEE THE FILM

Thursday Feb 19, 8:30 PM-11:15 PM – Thursday Night Program 3 – Films from Iran + QA

METHOD TO MY MADNESS is a psychological drama that follows a man struggling to reconcile his inner turmoil with the expectations imposed on him by society. As reality and perception begin to blur, he is forced to confront unresolved trauma and the fragile boundaries of control. The film explores the cost of repression, the search for identity, and the quiet violence of the mind.

About the Directors

Hoda Hamzehali is an Iranian filmmaker whose work focuses on psychological and human-centered storytelling. Her films explore inner conflict, identity, and emotional resilience through intimate character-driven narratives. METHOD TO MY MADNESS marks her feature-length debut and reflects her interest in blending realism with expressive visual language.

Reviews & Interviews

Method to My Madness: Finding Authenticity Through FilmmakingBy Ashley Cohen for Winter Film Festival

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Awards

2025 Manhattanhenge Film Festival – Best Feature Film (Nominee)