The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

  • Genre: Drama
  • Run time: 79 min
  • Premiere: 1986. October 1.

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.

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Jenny Alpha

Madame Amélie

Sylvie Laporte

Fernande

Cathérine Rougelin

Mon Curé Blanc

Directing

Jean Rouch

Director

Richard Winocour

Assistant Director

Editing

Production

Sound

Writing

Directing

Jean Rouch

Director

Richard Winocour

Assistant Director

Editing

Production

Sound

Writing