The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
“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.
Director: Jean Rouch
Cast
Jenny Alpha
Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte
Fernande
Cathérine Rougelin
Mon Curé Blanc
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Oct 1, 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Genres
- Drama
- Studios
- INA, CNRS Images, RFO
- Director
- Jean Rouch