

The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham
“Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness”
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.
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Folie ordinaire d'un fille de Cham de JEAN ROUCH
Type: Clip • Published 2009-10-24
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- Director
- Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius-Amédée Laou
- Original Title
- Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- INA, CNRS Images, RFO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini
Julius-Amédée Laou
Françoise Belloux
Daniel Mesguich
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rouch
Director
Philippe Costantini
Director
Françoise Belloux
Editor
Julius-Amédée Laou
Writer
Daniel Mesguich
Producer
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What is The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham about?
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.
Who directed The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham?
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham was directed by Jean Rouch, Philippe Costantini.
Who stars in The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham?
The principal cast of The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham includes Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin.
When was The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham released and how long is it?
The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.

















