The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
“Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness”
1986•1h 19m•10.0•Released
Drama
In Jean Rouch's cinematic reinterpretation of Julius-Amédée Laou's theatrical work, a freshly appointed nurse steps into the chaotic world of a psychiatric ward. Tasked with nurturing the minds within, she forms a profound connection with a patient from Martinique who has been confined within the institution's walls for half a century. As their relationship deepens, the lines between reality and delusion blur, weaving a complex narrative of human connection and psychological intrigue.
Director
Jean Rouch
Writer
Julius-Amédée Laou
Languages
French
Studio
INA
Cast
Jenny Alpha
Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte
Fernande
Cathérine Rougelin
Mon Curé Blanc
Production
Company
INA
Company
CNRS Images
Company
RFO
Producer
Daniel Mesguich
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