The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)
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. surreal, psychiatry, theatre, adaptation
Released: Oct 01, 1986
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Genre: Drama
Stars: Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin
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