Hysteria (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay |
| Screenplay by | Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay |
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| Cinematography | Christian Kochmann |
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Hysteria is a 2025 German thriller drama film written and directed by Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay. Starring Devrim Lingnau, the film story follows a film shoot as it takes a dark turn when the burning of a Quran throws the crew into turmoil.[1][2]
The film was selected in the Panorama section of the Berlinale and had its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2025.[3][4]
Synopsis
The film is set amidst the chaotic environment of a film production on a film about the racist attacks in Germany of the 1990s. The plot thickens when a Quran is burned on set, and all evidence of the incident vanishes. The assistant director finds herself entangled in a complex situation, attempting to uncover the truth. Various individuals involved in the production, including the film's producer, director, and several actors from a refugee home, each have their own version of events.
Cast
- Devrim Lingnau as Elif
- Aziz Çapkurt as Mustafa
- Serkan Kaya as Yigit
- Nicolette Krebitz as Lilith
- Nazmi Kırık as Majid
- Mehdi Meskar as Said
Production
Principal photography began on 15 December 2022 on locations in Köln, Rüsselsheim in Germany,[2] and wrapped up filming on 12 April 2023 in Rüsselheim, Cologne and Hürth, cities located in the regions of Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia.[5]
Release
Hysteria had its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2025.[6][7]
On 5 October 2025, it was presented in Panorama section of 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival.[8]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay | Nominated | [9] |
| Europa Cinemas Label Award for Best European Film | Hysteria | Won | [10] | ||
| Film Festival Cologne | 26 October 2025 | NRW Film Award | Won | [11] |
References
- ^ Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay (16 January 2025). "Hysteria". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Hysteria, Feature Film, 2022-2024, Drama, Thriller, Germany". Crew United. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Vassilis Economou (16 January 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Akif Büyükatalay, Mehmet (16 January 2025). "Hysteria Premieres at Berlinalei". Pluto Film Distribution Network. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Vena, Teresa (31 August 2023). "Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay wraps production on his second feature, Hysteria". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Hysteria". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Panorama". Vancouver International Film Festival. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Scott Roxborough (22 February 2025). "Berlin: German Whodunit 'Hysteria' Wins Europa Cinemas Label Award for Best European Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ Popp, Olivia (28 October 2025). "Hysteria triumphs at the 35th Film Festival Cologne". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
External links
- Official website
- Hysteria at Rotten Tomatoes
- Hysteria at IMDb
- Hysteria at Berlinale