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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

Original Title: Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham

19861h 19m

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 19m

Storyline

"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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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Oct 1, 1986
Languages
French
Production Countries
France