Hysteria
Synopsis
A film shoot takes a dark turn when the burning of a Quran throws the crew into turmoil. Caught in accusations, intern Elif is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and lies, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-06
Top Cast
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Devrim Lingnau
Elif
Mehdi Meskar
Said
Serkan Kaya
Yiğit
Nicolette Krebitz
Lilith
Aziz Çapkurt
Mustafa
Nazmi Kırık
Majid
Lola Klamroth
Assistant Director
Sahin Eryilmaz
Taxi Driver
Helin Sezen Korkmaz
Interpreter
Till Bortloff
Refugee center manager
Minna Wündrich
Police Officer
Nawid Faalnazari
Police Officer
Osman Çiftçi
Key Maker
Mohammed Bouhamed
Postal worker
Ferhat Keskin
Locksmith
Simon Steinhorst
Locksmith
Tony Attaallah
Extra #1
Zeynel Abidin Çal
Extra #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
- Screenplay & Story
- Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
- Original Score
- Marvin Miller
- Original Title
- Hysteria
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Kurdish, German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- filmfaust, Das kleine Fernsehspiel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Marvin Miller
Christian Kochmann
Denys Darahan, Andreas Menn
Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay, Claus Reichel
Department Leadership Roster
Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Director
Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Writer
Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Producer
Claus Reichel
Producer
Christian Kochmann
Director of Photography
Denys Darahan
Editor
Andreas Menn
Editor
Marvin Miller
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Language
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hysteria
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What is Hysteria about?
A film shoot takes a dark turn when the burning of a Quran throws the crew into turmoil. Caught in accusations, intern Elif is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and lies, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy.
Who directed Hysteria?
Hysteria was directed by Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay.
Who stars in Hysteria?
The principal cast of Hysteria includes Devrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz, Aziz Çapkurt.
When was Hysteria released and how long is it?
Hysteria was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Hysteria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hysteria was composed by Marvin Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hysteria?
Hysteria holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).