The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham(1986)
Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham
Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham Synopsis
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.
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986) is a drama film directed by Jean Rouch, released on October 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte and Cathérine Rougelin. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Rouch
- Writers:
- Julius-Amédée Laou
- Producers:
- Daniel Mesguich
- Production:
- INA, CNRS Images, RFO
- Status:
- Released
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jenny Alpha
as Madame Amélie
Sylvie Laporte
as Fernande
- Cathérine Rougelin
Cathérine Rougelin
as Mon Curé Blanc
Key crew
Directed by Jean Rouch, written by Julius-Amédée Laou, produced by Daniel Mesguich.
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham Reviews & Ratings
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The main cast of The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986) includes Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte and Cathérine Rougelin. The film was directed by Jean Rouch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham was released on October 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 19m.
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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