Black Venus (2010)
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.
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 159 min
Release Date: October 27, 2010
Cast
- Yahima Torres - Saartjie Baartman
- André Jacobs - Hendrick Caezar
- Elina Löwensohn - Jeanne
- Olivier Gourmet - Réaux
- François Marthouret - Georges Cuvier
- Mirabelle Kirkland - The first prostitute of the tavern
- Karen Smit - The second prostitute in the tavern
- Myriam Vanhove - The third prostitute of the brothel
- Laetitia Vitteau - The fourth prostitute in the brothel
- Calypso Baquey - The fifth prostitute of the brothel
Screenplay
- Abdellatif Kechiche (Story)
- Abdellatif Kechiche (Screenplay)
- Ghalya Lacroix (Screenplay)
Music: Slaheddine Kechiche
Cinematography: Lubomir Bakchev, Sofian El Fani
Editing: Ghalya Lacroix, Laurent Rouan
Production: MK2 Films, France 2 Cinéma, Artémis Productions
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Afrikaans, English, Français, Nederlands
Original Language: fr
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection, Crushing Despair and the Void, Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor
Keywords
london, england, france, paris, france, brothel, south africa, pneumonia, domestic life, racism, poverty, prostitution, humiliation, exhibition, aristocrat, colonialism, anatomist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Venus about?
- 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.
- Who directed Black Venus?
- Black Venus was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.
- Who stars in Black Venus?
- Black Venus stars Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Elina Löwensohn, Olivier Gourmet, François Marthouret, Mirabelle Kirkland.
- How long is Black Venus?
- Black Venus has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- What genre is Black Venus?
- Black Venus is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Black Venus produced?
- Black Venus was produced in France, Belgium.
- What are the themes of Black Venus?
- The themes of Black Venus include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Crushing Despair and the Void, Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.