Name: Hysteria
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz

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Credits

Land: Germany
Taal: German, Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, English
Ondertitels: English
Speeltijd: 104
Regie: Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz

Storyline

When a burned Quran is found on a film set, the shoot takes a dark turn and the crew is thrown into turmoil. Caught in the crossfire of accusations, 24-year-old intern Elif is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and lies, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy.

Premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival of last year, Hysteria is a tense, layered thriller that explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the representation of ‘the Other’ in western media. The film combines suspense with sharp social commentary, challenging dominant narratives while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. This film challenges dominant narratives and brings forward important, often overlooked perspectives on “migrant stories.” It deserves to be seen on the big screen.

About the writer & director

Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay is a fresh, new voice in contemporary German cinema. Hysteria marks his second feature. His debut, Oray, received the prestigious Best First Feature Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2019. In addition to his work as a director, Büyükatalay is an accomplished writer and producer. He co-wrote and produced Cem Kaya’s documentary Love, Deutschmarks & Death (2022). Most recently, he co-produced the Belgian documentary 2m² by Volkan Üce, which premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in February of 2026.