Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love(2017)
Ancient Goddess of Love
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love Synopsis
In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind the Venus depicted in the painting, proving that this mythological figure is so much more than just an excuse for sensual nudity and chocolate-box romance. Because Venus Uncovered is the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces. And more than that - hers is the story of human desire, and how desire transforms who we are and how we behave.
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love (2017) is a documentary and history film directed by Mary Cranitch, released on November 15, 2017 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Bettany Hughes, May Evans and Stephen Rashbrook. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mary Cranitch
- Writers:
- Bettany Hughes
- Production:
- BBC Four, SandStone Global Productions
- Status:
- Released
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bettany Hughes
as Presenter
- May Evans
May Evans
as The Goddess
Stephen Rashbrook
as Voice of Homer and Hesiod
Key crew
Directed by Mary Cranitch, written by Bettany Hughes.
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Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love Reviews & Ratings
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Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love online?
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Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love (2017) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love?
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The main cast of Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love (2017) includes Bettany Hughes, May Evans and Stephen Rashbrook. The film was directed by Mary Cranitch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love released?
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Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love was released on November 15, 2017 and runs for 1h.
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Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love (2017) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.