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.
- Year : 1986
- Country : France
- Genre : Drama
- Studio : INA, CNRS Images, RFO
- Keyword : surreal, psychiatry, theatre, adaptation
- Director : Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini
- Cast : Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin
