The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness
1986-10-01 | 79 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
Recommendations
Similar Movies
-
Satyricon
-
The Gamblers
-
Beautiful Dreams
-
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
-
The Critic
-
After Hours
-
Honeycomb
-
Electroma
-
The Caine Mutiny
-
Reinventing Marvin
-
The Bothersome Man
-
El Topo
-
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
-
To Die Alone
-
The Trial
-
Mulholland Drive
-
Blow-Up
-
Maharaj
-
Sunny house
-
EverAfter