Hysteria

The 2023 short film Hysteria explores the neglected dynamic between femininity and rage. Through the use of abjection, Hysteria depicts a frustrated state in which feminine presenting people are forced to repress their inner turmoil in an attempt to conform to societal conceptions of femininity and womanhood.

  • Madelaine Mae Dack
    Director
  • Madelaine Mae Dack
    Writer
  • Grace Jenkins
    Key Cast
  • Alex McEwing
    Support
  • Jordyn Gagnon
    Support
  • Eszter Rosta
    Support
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Abject
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 15, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1920x1080
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Alberta
Director - Madelaine Mae Dack