The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)
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.
Directors: Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini.
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Jenny Alpha as Madame Amélie |
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Sylvie Laporte as Fernande |
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Cathérine Rougelin as Mon Curé Blanc |
| Directing | Jean Rouch | Director |
| Directing | Philippe Costantini | Director |
| Editing | Françoise Belloux | Editor |
| Directing | Richard Winocour | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Jean-Claude Brisson | Sound mixer |
| Writing | Julius-Amédée Laou | Writer |
| Production | Daniel Mesguich | Producer |
