- 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)
SEE THE FILM
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.


