The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness

• Rated 10.0 out of 10
• Movie
• 1986
• 1h 19m
• Drama

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.

Director

Jean Rouch

Starring

Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin