The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

"Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness"
  • 1986
  • 1 hr 19 min
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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.

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
Description
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.
  • Release Date
    1986
  • Runtime
    1 hr 19 min
  • Language
    fr
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