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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Kivu Ruhorahoza

Writer:

Kivu Ruhorahoza

Stars:

Ramadhan Bizimana, Tamim Hakizimana, Kennedy Jones Mazimpaka

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ramadhan Bizimana	...	Yvan
Tamim Hakizimana	...	The Lying Technician
Kennedy Jones Mazimpaka	...	The Money Lender
Jean Pierre Kalonda	...	The Commision Guy
Hervé Kimenyi	...	Balthazar
Natasha Muziramakenga	...	Mary
Juma Moses Nzabandora	...	The Psychiartrist
Nirere Shanel	...	Justine (as Ruth Nirere)
Jp Uwayezu	...	Madman

Storyline

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, writer/director Kivu Ruhorahoza boldly grasps at the illusory trick of representation in ...

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Plot Keywords:

madness | rwanda | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Rwanda

Language:

Kinyarwanda French

Release Date:

21 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Grey Matter

Filming Locations:

Kigali, Rwanda

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Moon Road Films, Scarab Studio

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1