The film critiques the small-town mentality that seeks to sweep mental health issues under the rug. Hedi’s mother represents a society that wants her daughter to be "well" for the sake of appearances, failing to understand the depth of her internal fracture. This societal pressure adds to the tragedy; Hedi is surrounded by people, yet she is utterly alone.
: Mračnikar uses the iPhone-recorded videos to comment on how digital images can be manipulated to reflect a manufactured truth. ma folie 2015
As Yann's presence becomes more suffocating, Hanna begins to question her own perception of reality and whether she can still trust herself. Production & Critical Reception The film critiques the small-town mentality that seeks
Alice Dwyer (Hanna), Sabin Tambrea (Yann), Oliver Rosskopf (Goran) German / French Setting France and Vienna, Austria Core Conflict : Mračnikar uses the iPhone-recorded videos to comment
It focuses heavily on the female protagonist's internal struggle with trust and safety.
Hanna and Yann meet in France and share a passionate weekend. After she returns to Vienna, Yann stays in contact through short, poetic films recorded on his iPhone. When Yann eventually moves to Vienna to be with her, his deep-seated insecurities and mistrust turn the relationship sour. The once-affectionate video letters transform into a form of surveillance and threat , leaving Hanna unable to trust anyone—even herself. “Ma Folie” – the movie coming out March 27, 2015
is a 2015 Austrian psychological thriller directed by . The film explores the thin line between passion and obsession through a story involving "filmed letters" that turn from romantic gestures into a psychological threat. Film Overview Release Date: March 2015 (Austria) Director: Andrina Mračnikar (Feature debut) Lead Cast: Alice Dwyer (Hanna), Sabin Tambrea (Yann) Genre: Psychological Thriller / Drama Runtime: 1h 39m IMDb Rating: 6.3/10 (based on 139 ratings) Synopsis