

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.
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- French
- surreal
- psychiatry
- theatre
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FranceFR
- Theatrical1 Oct 1986
GermanyDE
- Theatrical18 Feb 1988
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham was released on 1 October 1986.
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