CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 1h 19m

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness

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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.

Directed byJean Rouch, Philippe Costantini

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
FR
Released
October 1, 1986
Studios
INACNRS ImagesRFO

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Jenny Alpha

Jenny Alpha

Madame Amélie

Sylvie Laporte

Sylvie Laporte

Fernande

Cathérine Rougelin

Mon Curé Blanc

Creative team
Directed by
Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch
Philippe Costantini
Written by
Julius-Amédée Laou
Julius-Amédée Laou
Produced by
Daniel Mesguich
Daniel Mesguich

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