Grey Matter (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Grey Matter is a drama film directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Grey Matter stars Ruth Nirere as Justine, Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara as Balthazar, Ramadhan Shami Bizimana as Yvan and JP Uwayezu as Madman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Grey Matter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grey Matter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grey Matter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grey Matter (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grey Matter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grey Matter worth watching?
- Grey Matter holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grey Matter?
- Grey Matter stars Ruth Nirere, Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara, Ramadhan Shami Bizimana, JP Uwayezu and Natacha Muziramakenga.
- When was Grey Matter released?
- Grey Matter was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.