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01/10/1986 Drama 1h 19m
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Fifty Years in Blackness: Between Liberation and Madness

Overview

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.

  1. Jean Rouch

    Director

  2. Philippe Costantini

    Director

  3. Julius-Amédée Laou

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Jenny Alpha

    Madame Amélie

  2. Sylvie Laporte

    Fernande

  3. Cathérine Rougelin

    Mon Curé Blanc

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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