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Grey Matter (2011): Cast

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Grey Matter is a 2011 drama directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza, starring Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara as Balthazar, Ruth Nirere and Natacha Muziramakenga. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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Grey Matter (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Kivu Ruhorahoza
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Grey Matter About?

The premise of Grey Matter without spoilers.

Balthazar, a young African filmmaker, prepares his debut, The Cycle of the Cockroach, about a woman who survives horrific atrocities and shares a mental asylum with a war‑madman. Funders deem the story too bleak and push for a ‘message’ film on gender‑based violence or HIV/AIDS. He refuses, rehearses without money or gear, and as rehearsals blur into reality the script’s images materialize, questioning if the film exists only in his mind.

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Cast & crew

Grey Matter Cast & Characters

Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara leads the cast as Balthazar, with Ruth Nirere as Justine and Natacha Muziramakenga as Mary. Directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza; 10 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Grey Matter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Grey Matter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Grey Matter?

Grey Matter runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Grey Matter released?

Grey Matter was released on April 21, 2011.

Who directed Grey Matter?

Grey Matter was directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza.

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Who is in the cast of Grey Matter?

Grey Matter stars Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara as Balthazar, Ruth Nirere as Justine and Natacha Muziramakenga as Mary, among 10 credited actors.

Does Grey Matter have a post-credit scene?

No. Grey Matter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Grey Matter in?

The original language of Grey Matter is French.

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