Grey Matter (2011)
Balthazar is a young African filmmaker on the brink of directing his first project, The Cycle of the Cockroach, a fictional story about a young woman who survived unspeakable atrocities only to find herself committed to the same mental institution as a man driven insane by the crimes he perpetrated during the war. Potential funders for the film insist the themes are too bleak and pessimistic-they encourage Balthazar to make a "message" film that raises awareness about gender-based violence or HIV/AIDS instead. But he refuses to give up. Instead of telling his production team the news, Balthazar continues preparations for the film without financing or equipment. After rehearsing a scene with each of the characters, reality blurs and scenes from the script materialize, provoking the question: Can a film like this exist only in the director's dreams? Armed with a daring and creative visual language...
Cast
- Ruth Nirere - Justine
- Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara - Balthazar
- Ramadhan Shami Bizimana - Yvan
- JP Uwayezu - Madman
- Natacha Muziramakenga - Mary
- Juma Moses Nzabandora - Psychiatrist
- Jean Pierre Kalonda - Man from the commission
- Kennedy Mazimpaka - Moneylender
- Tamim Hakizimana - Lying technician
- Alice Kayibanda - Jacqueline Umutoni (voice)
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grey Matter about?
- Balthazar is a young African filmmaker on the brink of directing his first project, The Cycle of the Cockroach, a fictional story about a young woman who survived unspeakable atrocities only to find herself committed to the same mental institution as a man driven insane by the crimes he perpetrated during the war. Potential funders for the film insist the themes are too bleak and pessimistic-they encourage Balthazar to make a "message" film that raises awareness about gender-based violence or HIV/AIDS instead. But he refuses to give up. Instead of telling his production team the news, Balthazar continues preparations for the film without financing or equipment. After rehearsing a scene with each of the characters, reality blurs and scenes from the script materialize, provoking the question: Can a film like this exist only in the director's dreams? Armed with a daring and creative visual language...
- Who directed Grey Matter?
- Grey Matter was directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza.
- Who stars in Grey Matter?
- Grey Matter stars Ruth Nirere, Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara, Ramadhan Shami Bizimana, JP Uwayezu, Natacha Muziramakenga, Juma Moses Nzabandora.
- How long is Grey Matter?
- Grey Matter has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Grey Matter?
- Grey Matter is a Drama film.
- Where was Grey Matter produced?
- Grey Matter was produced in Australia, Rwanda, United Kingdom.