HSBC German Film Festival 2025 Centrepiece Premiere

CTC 104 mins

About the Event

Join us for a drink on arrival as Palace Nova presents a special screening of the new provocative conspiracy thriller, Hysteria.


German, Turkish with English subtitles, and English
Australian premiere
Direct from the 2025 Berlinale, where it celebrated its highly anticipated World Premiere in the Panorama section, Hysteria is a suspenseful behind-the-scenes conspiracy thriller from award-winning director Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay in his second feature.
On the set of a film production about a real-life 1993 arson incident, a burned Quran is discovered on set by a driver. The film crew is thrown into turmoil, and the shoot begins to spin out of control. Caught in the crossfire of accusations, 24-year-old intern and second assistant director Elif (2025 European Shooting Star Devrim Lingnau, The Empress) is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets, lies and paranoia, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy.
Filled with incendiary tensions and unexpected twists and turns, this clever and provocative mystery reflects on contemporary issues and presents a bold exploration of chaos, identity, ambition and power. This is a thought-provoking take on present day German society.
“[An] excellent satirical thriller...as thought provoking as it is entertaining.” - Screen Daily
WINNER - Label European Cinemas, Berlin International Film Festival 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Berlin International Film Festival 2025 (Panorama)

Terms and Conditions

All ticketholders will receive a glass of alcohol with their ticket, upon arrival. Non-alcoholic option available for ticketholders upon request. This is an 18+ only event.

Dates & Tickets

Wednesday, May 14
6:45 PM arrival | 7:00 PM film
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend


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