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Matière grise

Matière grise

(2011)

Overview

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...

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Kivu Ruhorahoza
  2. Writer : Kivu Ruhorahoza
  3. Editor : Antonio Rui Ribeiro
  4. Cast : Ruth Nirere,Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara,Ramadhan Shami Bizimana,JP Uwayezu,Natacha Muziramakenga,Juma Moses Nzabandora,Jean Pierre Kalonda,Kennedy Mazimpaka,Tamim Hakizimana,Alice Kayibanda

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Original TitleMatière grise

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2011-04-21

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 50m

Production CompaniesMoon Road Films,Scarab Studio

Genres

  • Drama

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