The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham (1986)

"The Ordinary Madness of a Daughter of Ham" is a 1986 Drama movie directed by Françoise Belloux and starring by Jenny Alpha, Sylvie Laporte. 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.