The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

• Movie

  Type

• 1986

  Year

• 1h 19m

  Runtime

• ★ 10.0

  Rating

• Drama

  Genre

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.

Cast

Jenny Alpha

Madame Amélie

Sylvie Laporte

Fernande

Cathérine Rougelin

Mon Curé Blanc