The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham
1986, French. Directed by Jean Rouch & Philippe Costantini.
Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 October 1986
- Original title
- Folie ordinaire d'une fille de Cham
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Julius-Amédée Laou
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986) was directed by Jean Rouch and Philippe Costantini and stars Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte, Cathérine Rougelin.