Black Venus(2010)
Vénus noire
Black Venus Synopsis
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.
Black Venus (2010) is a history and drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, released on October 27, 2010 with a runtime of 2h 39m. It stars Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet and Elina Löwensohn. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 126 ratings.
- Director:
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Writers:
- Abdellatif Kechiche, Abdellatif Kechiche, Ghalya Lacroix
- Producers:
- Marin Karmitz, Nathanaël Karmitz, Charles Gillibert
- Cinematographer:
- Sofian El Fani
- Composer:
- Slaheddine Kechiche
- Production:
- mk2 Films, France 2 Cinéma, Artémis Productions
- Status:
- Released
Black Venus (2010) Trailer
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Black Venus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yahima Torres
as Saartjie Baartman
André Jacobs
as Hendrick Caezar
Olivier Gourmet
as Réaux
Elina Löwensohn
as Jeanne
François Marthouret
as Georges Cuvier
- Michel Gionti
Michel Gionti
as Jean Baptiste-Berré
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
as Charles Mercailler
Jonathan Pienaar
as Alexander Dunlop
Rémi Martin
as First brothel's customer
Jean-Jacques Moreau
as Henri de Blainville
- Cyril Favre
Cyril Favre
as Senior Naturalist Assistant
- Dominique Ratonnat
Dominique Ratonnat
as Senior Naturalist Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, written by Abdellatif Kechiche, Abdellatif Kechiche and Ghalya Lacroix, produced by Marin Karmitz, Nathanaël Karmitz and Charles Gillibert.
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Black Venus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 126 ratings.
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Black Venus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Venus online?
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Black Venus (2010) is available to stream on Fandor, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Venus?
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The main cast of Black Venus (2010) includes Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet, Elina Löwensohn and François Marthouret. The film was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Venus released?
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Black Venus was released on October 27, 2010 and runs for 2h 39m.
Is Black Venus worth watching?
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Black Venus (2010) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 126 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Venus?
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