Feature1986·79m·10.0
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness
Drama
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
Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte
Fernande
Cathérine Rougelin
Mon Curé Blanc
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Languages
- French
- Budget
- —
- Revenue
- —
- Age rating
- —
- Quality
- 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
- Production
- INACNRS ImagesRFO
Crew
Director
Jean Rouch
Writers
Julius-Amédée Laou
Françoise Belloux
Editor
