Hysteria
Feature Film, 2025
Writer & Director: Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Production: Filfilmfaust
in co-production with ZDF / Das kleine Fernsehspiel, funded by Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, Hessen Film und Medien, FFA and DFFF
World Sales: Pluto Film
Outside the Club: Visual Effects and Set Supervising
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.
Berlinale - Panorama, Germany - WORLD PREMIERE - Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film
Istanbul FF, Turkey - Golden Tulip Competition
Lichter FF, Germany
Filmkunstfest M-V, Germany - FIPRESCI Award
Neiße Film Festival, Germany
Transilvania IFF, Romania
Atlàntida Mallorca FF, Spain