Movie
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)
Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness
Drama
Story
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, Philippe Costantini Starring: Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham Cast
- Jenny Alpha as Madame Amélie
- Sylvie Laporte as Fernande
- Cathérine Rougelin as Mon Curé Blanc