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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

★ 10.0/10•1986•1h 19m•Drama

Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness

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.

Jean Rouch · Director

Philippe Costantini · Director

Julius-Amédée Laou · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageFR
Release DateOct 1, 1986

Actors

Jenny Alpha

Jenny Alpha

Madame Amélie

Sylvie Laporte

Sylvie Laporte

Fernande

Cathérine Rougelin

Mon Curé Blanc

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