Hysteria (2002)

10.0/10 83 min Drama Thriller

Overview

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.

Cast

Anastasia Gershman

Peri

Vida Ghahremani

Mother (voice)

Thia (Sylvi) Alli

Croatian Singer

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