Joy of Madness (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2004, Joy of Madness is a documentary film directed by Hana Makhmalbaf, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary showing the backstage of production of Samira Makhmalbaf's film Panj É Asr(At Five in the Afternoon), in Kabul, after the fall of the Taliban regime. Everything was recorded with a small digital camera by Samira's 14-year-old sister Hana.
Who’s in it. Joy of Madness stars Mohsen Makhmalbaf as Himself, Samira Makhmalbaf as Herself, Agheleh Farahmand as Herself and Marziyeh Meshkiny as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Joy of Madness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joy of Madness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy of Madness tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy of Madness (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joy of Madness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joy of Madness worth watching?
- Joy of Madness holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joy of Madness?
- Joy of Madness stars Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Samira Makhmalbaf, Agheleh Farahmand, Marziyeh Meshkiny and Haji Rahmodin.
- When was Joy of Madness released?
- Joy of Madness was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.