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Huseyn Mehrzad
· Hamedan, Iran
Huseyn Mehrzad is an Iranian filmmaker and writer working across cinema and literature. His work explores the fragile relationship between truth, power, morality, and the environment, often through minimalist narratives shaped by psychological tension and restrained visual language.
His short film Daily Life (2017) examined solitude and repetition through an observational cinematic approach. In 2021, he wrote and directed The Reptile, a 21-minute social thriller recognized for its psychological atmosphere and character-driven storytelling. He is also the author of Familyless (2023), a novella… Huseyn Mehrzad is an Iranian filmmaker and writer working across cinema and literature. His work explores the fragile relationship between truth, power, morality, and the environment, often through minimalist narratives shaped by psychological tension and restrained visual language.
His short film Daily Life (2017) examined solitude and repetition through an observational cinematic approach. In 2021, he wrote and directed The Reptile, a 21-minute social thriller recognized for its psychological atmosphere and character-driven storytelling. He is also the author of Familyless (2023), a novella published by Eejaz Publishing, exploring themes of memory, mortality, and human conscience.
Mehrzad’s practice frequently focuses on individuals confronting moral ambiguity within systems of pressure and control. Developed through independent filmmaking and writing, his work seeks to examine how reality can be reshaped by ideology, fear, and the construction of images.More
