Grigris
Synopsis
Souleymane, 25, dreams of being a dancer in spite of having a paralyzed leg. At nightclubs, he transforms into the beloved dancer Grigris, impressing people with his moves. However, when his stepfather falls seriously ill, Souleymane desperately needs money and decides to work for petrol smugglers.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Souleymane Démé
Grigris
Anaïs Monory
Mimi
Cyril Gueï
Moussa
Marius Yelolo
Ayoub
Hadje Fatime N'Goua
La mère
Abakar M'Baïro
Homme de main Moussa
Youssouf Djaoro
Alhadj
Rémadji Adèle Ngaradoumbaye
Fifi
Emmanuel M'Baide Rotoubam
Imprésario Grigris
Achouackh Abakar
Copine de Mimi
Abdel Salam Mahamat
Client copine Mimi
Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa
Faux témoin
Ahmed Taigue
Chorégraphe casting
Xavier Girou
Client saoul
Lian Xehua
Femme chinoise
Tom Haroun
Petit garçon
Cyrus Nersy
Client de Mimi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Jacques Akchoti
- Original Score
- Wasis Diop
- Original Title
- Grigris
- Country of Origin
- Chad, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Pili Films, Göi-Göi Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Jacques Akchoti
Wasis Diop
Antoine Héberlé
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Florence Stern
Department Leadership Roster
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Director
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
Writer
Florence Stern
Producer
Antoine Héberlé
Director of Photography
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Ledoux Madeona
Production Design
Anne-Marie Giacalone
Costume Design
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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66th annual Cannes Film Festival (Palme d'Or 2013)
<br/>* In Competition <br/>BEHIND THE CANDELABRA Directed by Steven SODERBERGH <br/>BORGMAN Directed by Alex VAN WARMERDAM <br/>GRIGRIS Directed by Mahamat-Saleh HAROUN <br/>HELI Directed by Amat ESCALANTE <br/>INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS Directed by Ethan COEN, Joel COEN <br/>JEUNE & JOLIE (YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL) Directed by Francois OZON <br/>JIMMY P. (PSYCHOTHERAPY OF A PLAINS INDIAN) Directed by Arnaud DESPLECHIN <br/>LA GRANDE BELLEZZA (THE GREAT BEAUTY) Directed by Paolo SORRENTINO <br/>LA VÉNUS À LA FOURRURE (VENUS IN FUR) Directed by Roman POLANSKI <br/>LA VIE D'ADÈLE - CHAPITRES 1 ET 2 (BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR) Directed by Abdellatif KECHICHE <br/>LE PASSÉ (THE PAST) Directed by Asghar FARHADI <br/>MICHAEL KOHLHAAS Directed by Arnaud DES PALLIERES <br/>NEBRASKA Directed by Alexander PAYNE <br/>ONLY GOD FORGIVES Directed by Nicolas WINDING REFN <br/>ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE Directed by Jim JARMUSCH <br/>そして父になる (LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON) Directed by Hirokazu KORE-EDA <br/>THE IMMIGRANT Directed by James GRAY <br/>天注定 (A TOUCH OF SIN) Directed by JIA Zhangke <br/>UN CHÂTEAU EN ITALIE (A CASTLE IN ITALY) Directed by Valeria BRUNI TEDESCHI <br/>WARA NO TATE (SHIELD OF STRAW) Directed by Takashi MIIKE <br/> <br/>* Palme d'Or <br/>LA VIE D'ADÈLE - CHAPITRES 1 ET 2 (BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR) Directed by Abdellatif KECHICHE with Lea SEYDOUX and Adele EXARCHOPOULOS <br/> <br/>* Grand Prix <br/>INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS Directed by Ethan COEN, Joel COEN <br/> <br/>* Best Director <br/>Amat ESCALANTE for HELI <br/> <br/>* Best Screenplay <br/>JIA Zhangke for 天注定 (A TOUCH OF SIN) <br/> <br/>* Best Actress <br/>Berenice BEJO in LE PASSÉ (THE PAST) Directed by Asghar FARHADI <br/> <br/>* Best Actor <br/>Bruce DERN in NEBRASKA Directed by Alexander PAYNE <br/> <br/>* Jury Prize <br/>そして父になる (LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON) Directed by Hirokazu KORE-EDA <br/>
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What is Grigris about?
Souleymane, 25, dreams of being a dancer in spite of having a paralyzed leg. At nightclubs, he transforms into the beloved dancer Grigris, impressing people with his moves. However, when his stepfather falls seriously ill, Souleymane desperately needs money and decides to work for petrol smugglers.
Who directed Grigris?
Grigris was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.
Who stars in Grigris?
The principal cast of Grigris includes Souleymane Démé, Anaïs Monory, Cyril Gueï, Marius Yelolo, Hadje Fatime N'Goua.
When was Grigris released and how long is it?
Grigris was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Grigris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grigris was composed by Wasis Diop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grigris?
Grigris holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).