Black Venus is a 2010 French drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. It is based on the life of Sarah Baartman, a Khoikhoi woman who in the early 19th century was exhibited in Europe under the name "Hottentot Venus". The film was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 67th Venice International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Equal Opportunity Award.
Black Venus (2010)
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Box Office
$1,514,245
Tags
African Woman, Brothel, Colonialism, Exhibition, Paris France, Prostitution, Racism, South Africa, Venus
Attributes
Based On: Drama based on actual events
Filming Location: Nantes
Narrative Location: London, Paris
Filming Location: Nantes
Narrative Location: London, Paris
Alternate Titles
Black Venus
, CA, IN, SE, GB, US
Czarna Wenus
PL
Mavri Afroditi
GR
Svart Venus
SE
Venere nera
IT
Venus neagră
RO
Venus Negra
BR
Vénus Negra
PT
Vénus noire
, CA, FR
Черная Венера
RU
黑色維納斯
TW
黒いヴィーナス
JP