Hysteria

DirectorMehmet Akif Büyükatalay
CastsDevrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz, Aziz Çapkurt, Nazmi Kirik, Tony Attaallah, Lola Klamroth, Zeynel Abidin Cal, Moaid Forani, Ferhat Keskin, Helin Sezen Korkmaz, Zejhun Demirov, Aykut Jançat Sahin, Till Bortloff, Minna Wündrich, Osman Çiftçi, Mohammed Bouhamed
Duration104 minutes
Rating
GenreDrama, Thriller
Trailer & Synopsis
Hysteria is a suspenseful behind-the-scenes conspiracy thriller from award-winning director Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay in his second feature.
On the set of a film production about a real-life 1993 arson incident, a burned Quran is discovered on set by a driver. The film crew is thrown into turmoil, and the shoot begins to spin out of control. Caught in the crossfire of accusations, 24-year-old intern and second assistant director Elif (2025 European Shooting Star Devrim Lingnau, The Empress) is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets, lies and paranoia, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy.
Filled with incendiary tensions and unexpected twists and turns, this clever and provocative mystery reflects on contemporary issues and presents a bold exploration of chaos, identity, ambition and power. This is a thought-provoking take on present day German society.












