MOVIE

Black Venus

Name: Black Venus
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2010-10-27
Cast: Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet, Elina Löwensohn, François Marthouret

The true story of Saartje Baartman, a black South African worker who moves to London with her master in the early 19th century. Although she dreams of being an artist, once in Europe she is exploited as a sideshow attraction due to her large buttocks and genitalia.

The true story of Saartje Baartman, a black South African worker who moves to London with her master in the early 19th century. Although she dreams of… + more

Original Title

Vénus noire

Release Date

2010-10-27

Year

2010

Duration

2h 39m

Status

Released

Score

6.60

Genres

History Drama

Production

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