Hysteria
Synopsis
A Croatian soldier turned boxer is haunted by disturbing dreams of the Virgin Mary that lead him to post-911 America (Oakland) to fulfill a religious vision in this suspenseful and timely look at the violence underlying any form of fundamentalism. Made in the months following the 9/11 attacks, the film offers a warning to anyone who misreads religious texts as a means to profaning the holiness of life.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jakob Bokulich
Ikar
Atosa Babaoff
Marian
Anastasia Gershman
Peri
Lea Bender
Dulci
Valerie Burns
Mary Datura
Vida Ghahremani
Mother (voice)
Anatoliy Neymark
1st Boxer
Richard Ward
2nd Boxer
Steven Raspa
Usher
Sarah Reynolds
Virgin Mary (voice)
Thia (Sylvi) Alli
Croatian Singer
Sabah Hassan
Younger Croatian
Andrew Reichart
The Datura Croatian
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antero Alli
- Screenplay & Story
- Antero Alli, Jakob Bokulich
- Original Score
- Thia (Sylvi) Alli
- Original Title
- Hysteria
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Vertical Pool
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antero Alli
Antero Alli, Jakob Bokulich
Thia (Sylvi) Alli
Chris Odell
Department Leadership Roster
Antero Alli
Director
Antero Alli
Writer
Chris Odell
Editor
Jakob Bokulich
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hysteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hysteria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hysteria about?
A Croatian soldier turned boxer is haunted by disturbing dreams of the Virgin Mary that lead him to post-911 America (Oakland) to fulfill a religious vision in this suspenseful and timely look at the violence underlying any form of fundamentalism. Made in the months following the 9/11 attacks, the film offers a warning to anyone who misreads religious texts as a means to profaning the holiness of life.
Who directed Hysteria?
Hysteria was directed by Antero Alli.
Who stars in Hysteria?
The principal cast of Hysteria includes Jakob Bokulich, Atosa Babaoff, Anastasia Gershman, Lea Bender, Valerie Burns.
When was Hysteria released and how long is it?
Hysteria was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Hysteria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hysteria was composed by Thia (Sylvi) Alli.