The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

Oct 1, 1986

1h 19m

★ 10.0

Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

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INA

CNRS Images

RFO

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Madame Amélie

Jenny Alpha

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Sylvie Laporte

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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

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