The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)

Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness 1986-10-01 France 79 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Jenny Alpha is Madame Amélie
Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte is Fernande
Fernande
Cathérine Rougelin is Mon Curé Blanc
Mon Curé Blanc

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