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    The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

    79'

    1986-10-01

    10

    Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness

    Drama

    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.

    DirectingJean RouchWritingJulius-Amédée Laou

    Cast

    1

    Madame Amélie

    Jenny Alpha

    1

    Fernande

    Sylvie Laporte

    1

    Mon Curé Blanc

    Cathérine Rougelin

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. France
    • List of languages:
      1. French
    • List of companies:
      1. INA
      2. CNRS Images
      3. RFO
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.5243
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham

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