The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

(1986)

★ 10 IMDb · 1 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 1986

Runtime: 79 мин

Country: France

Director: Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini

Cast: Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin

Plot

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.