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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness
Oct 1, 1986 · 1h 19m
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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.

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CAST

Jenny Alpha
Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte
Fernande
Cathérine Rougelin
Mon Curé Blanc
Directed by Jean Rouch

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Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
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Production
INA, CNRS Images, RFO
Country
FR

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