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MO 12
January
20:00h
STRAZEcinema STRAZEsaalFilmclub Casablanca

Hysteria (STRAZEcinema)

When a burned Koran is found on a film set, filming gets out of hand. Intern Elif is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets, accusations, and lies.
Drama, political thriller, satire / DE 2025 / Director: Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay / 104 min. / Original version (mostly German) / PG12

During the filming of a feature film about the xenophobic arson attacks on German migrant accommodations in the 1990s, a real Koran goes up in flames. The incident shocks the extras from a refugee shelter. Soon, the director and producer find themselves facing serious accusations. Production intern Elif not only understands the extras' arguments, but also does not want to disappoint producer Lilith, who is a kind of role model for her. When the tapes with the footage of the house fire are stolen and the conflict escalates, Elif finally finds herself caught between the lines.

“Hysteria,” the second feature film by director Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay, is a skillful blend of socially critical drama, suspenseful thriller, and exaggerated media satire that shows how thin the line is between truth, delusion, artistic vision, and false ambition.

Doors open: 7.30 pm
Start: 8 pm
Admission: 5€

The film will be shown in the original language (German, Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, English) with some German subtitles.


Monday is movie day at STRAZE.

This movie poster for “Hysteria” uses a bold red background color that immediately grabs attention and creates an atmosphere of intensity and danger. In the center of the poster is the face of a person engulfed in flames. The flames, which blaze from top to bottom, seem to consume or transform the face, suggesting inner torment, passion, or a destructive process. The title “HYSTERIA” is placed in large yellow letters below the face, making it stand out prominently and creating a strong visual connection to the central image. The color yellow often represents energy, but in this context, combined with the flames and red background, it can also indicate warning or a feverish change of state. At the top of the poster is a quote describing the film as “like a nerve-wracking Hitchcock thriller,” which raises expectations for a suspenseful and psychologically charged film. The mention of the British Film Institute and the 75th Berlinale Panorama Festival lends credibility to the film and suggests an artistically or critically acclaimed production. The depiction of the face surrounded by flames conveys a sense of emotional or psychological instability, which fits perfectly with the title “Hysteria.” It suggests a story that deals with extreme emotions, psychological pressure, or some kind of inner turmoil. The dark, serious expression on the person's face reinforces this impression of distress or inner struggle. Overall, the poster is visually striking and thematically coherent. It uses strong colors and a symbolic image to effectively communicate the essence of the film—suspense, psychological depth, and possibly an explosive emotional journey. (filmposter-archiv.de)

(c) Rapid Eye Movies Home Entertainment

Trailer; youtube: filmfaust

This movie poster for “Hysteria” uses a bold red background color that immediately grabs attention and creates an atmosphere of intensity and danger. In the center of the poster is the face of a person engulfed in flames. The flames, which blaze from top to bottom, seem to consume or transform the face, suggesting inner torment, passion, or a destructive process. The title “HYSTERIA” is placed in large yellow letters below the face, making it stand out prominently and creating a strong visual connection to the central image. The color yellow often represents energy, but in this context, combined with the flames and red background, it can also indicate warning or a feverish change of state. At the top of the poster is a quote describing the film as “like a nerve-wracking Hitchcock thriller,” which raises expectations for a suspenseful and psychologically charged film. The mention of the British Film Institute and the 75th Berlinale Panorama Festival lends credibility to the film and suggests an artistically or critically acclaimed production. The depiction of the face surrounded by flames conveys a sense of emotional or psychological instability, which fits perfectly with the title “Hysteria.” It suggests a story that deals with extreme emotions, psychological pressure, or some kind of inner turmoil. The dark, serious expression on the person's face reinforces this impression of distress or inner struggle. Overall, the poster is visually striking and thematically coherent. It uses strong colors and a symbolic image to effectively communicate the essence of the film—suspense, psychological depth, and possibly an explosive emotional journey. (filmposter-archiv.de)

(c) Rapid Eye Movies Home Entertainment

Trailer; youtube: filmfaust

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