GREY MATTER
Directed by arabella burfitt-dons
COMING OF AGE | DRAMA | COMEDY | 2023 | 94’ | UNITED KINGDOM
UK Theatrical Release: 9th February - 15th May by W4 Films
SYNOPSIS
Teenager Chloe has never been close with her Nan Peg but when she gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and moves into the family home, Chloe’s forced to become her stay-at-home carer overnight. Chloe reluctantly joins a local support group where she meets Sam who helps her realise how much things are soon about to change for her Nan. Chloe confronts Peg-what does she really want to do before she forgets? Chloe comes up with a ‘fuck-it list’ and decides to make Peg’s summer unforgettable.
FESTIVALS
Won Best Foreign Debut - Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto 2023
Won Best UK Feature - Unrestricted View Film Festival, London 2024
Naples International Film Festival, Florida 2023
Nominated Best International Feature - RIFFA 2023
London Film Week 2023
Qualifies for BIFA and BAFTA award nominations 2024
CAST
Stephanie Beacham
Eloise Smyth
Elizabeth Berrington
Harry Kirton
Sunetra Sarker
Nigel Boyle
Kierston Wareing
Brooke Burfitt
Paul Brennen
PRODUCERS
Arabella Burfitt-Dons
Nicola Barrell
PRODUCTION COMPANY
W4 Films
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Angela Brisbourne
Alex Brisbourne
LANGUAGE
English
