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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
“Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness”
10.0 / 10• 1986• 1h 19m•NR• French
Drama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Jenny Alpha
Madame Amélie
Lead
Sylvie Laporte
Fernande
CR
Cathérine Rougelin
Mon Curé Blanc
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean Rouch's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
