The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham

#Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness


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1h 19m 1986 HD

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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