The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham backdrop

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham 1986 Directed by Jean Rouch , Philippe Costantini Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham

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.

Country France
Production Country France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Drama
Production Companies INA , CNRS Images , RFO
Release Date 1 October 1986
79 mins
Cast
Jenny Alpha Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte Fernande
Cathérine Rougelin Mon Curé Blanc