Hysteria (2025)

Name: Hysteria (2025)
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz, Aziz Çapkurt

Tickets Vandaag

Vandaag

12:35 EN subs

zo 14 jun

17:15 EN subs

ma 15 jun

10:20 EN subs

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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.
We are bringing Hysteria to Dutch cinemas, as we believe the film challenges dominant narratives and brings forward important, often overlooked perspectives on “migrant stories.” It deserves to be seen on the big screen.
The film will also screen at Eye Filmmuseum, De Filmhallen, Rialto De Pijp, Rialto VU, Lumière Maastricht, Forum Groningen, Slachtstraat Filmtheater Utrecht, Focus Arnhem, De Verkadefabriek Den Bosch, De Schuur Haarlem and Chassé Breda.

Credits

Regie: Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz, Aziz Çapkurt, Nazmi Kırık
Genre: Political thriller
Speelduur: 104 minutes
Land: Germany
Taal: German, Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, English
Ondertiteling: English

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.

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, which screened at KINO last year outside of traditional distribution channels. Most recently, he co-produced the Belgian documentary 2m² by Volkan Üce, which premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in February of 2026.