The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

Release Date: 1986-10-01

Overview: 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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Cast

Jenny Alpha

Jenny Alpha

as Madame Amélie

Sylvie Laporte

Sylvie Laporte

as Fernande

Cathérine Rougelin

Cathérine Rougelin

as Mon Curé Blanc

Crew

  • Jean Rouch - Director

  • Philippe Costantini - Director

  • Françoise Belloux - Editor

  • Richard Winocour - Assistant Director

  • Jean-Claude Brisson - Sound mixer

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