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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)
Directed by Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini
“Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness”
Drama · 1h 19m
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.
Cast
Jenny Alpha
Sylvie Laporte
Crew
- Director
- Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini
- Writer
- Julius-Amédée Laou
- Editor
- Françoise Belloux
- Producer
- Daniel Mesguich
Details
- Original title
- Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham
- Release date
- 1986-10-01
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- FR
- Spoken languages
- French
- Countries
- France
- Production
- INA, CNRS Images, RFO