Black Venus
6.5/10
October 27, 2010
159 minutes
Abdellatif Kechiche
History
Drama
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Release Date
October 27, 2010
Runtime
159 minutes
Director
Abdellatif Kechiche
Rating
6.5/10
Production Companies
France 2 Cinéma
MK2 Productions
CinéCinéma
