Insomnia
Réalisation Mohammadreza Hafezi
Iran · 2026 · 34 min 20 s · Documentary
Film soumis au RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Insomnia follows Mohammadhossein Cheraghi, a war veteran living with amputation, chronic pain, and sleepless nights. Through music, farming on rocky land, and mountaineering, he struggles to overcome his suffering and rebuild his life. His journey becomes a quiet portrait of resilience, healing, and the human capacity to find meaning beyond pain.
À propos du film
Insomnia is a documentary portrait of Mohammadhossein Cheraghi, a war veteran whose life has been shaped by physical loss, persistent pain, and sleepless nights. Living with the lasting consequences of war, he searches for a way to live with his suffering. Music becomes an important part of this journey. Despite objections within his family, he turns to the kamancheh, a traditional Iranian bowed string instrument, as a means of expression and personal recovery. Beyond music, he works to cultivate rocky land and takes on the challenge of mountaineering. Through these efforts, he gradually transforms the conditions of his life. His story is not simply about overcoming insomnia, but about finding new purpose through perseverance, work, and a continuing relationship with the world around him. The film follows this personal journey with an emphasis on the quiet struggle between pain and possibility, revealing how a person can reclaim a sense of agency and continue moving forward despite profound physical and emotional challenges.
Réalisation
Mohammadreza Hafezi is an Iranian documentary filmmaker whose work explores human experience, resilience, cultural identity, and the relationship between people and their environments. His filmmaking is drawn to personal stories and the quiet details of everyday life, with an interest in observational and poetic approaches to documentary cinema. His documentary works include Insomnia (Bikhabi) and The Lonely Road (Rah-e Bi Oboor). Through his films, he seeks to explore the complex ways people confront hardship, preserve their dignity, and find meaning in their lives.
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