Black Venus
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.
Where to watch Black Venus in United States
Can I watch Black Venus in United States? Yes — you can stream Black Venus in United States on Fandor and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Where is Black Venus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor, Kanopy | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | YouTube |
| Canada | Fandor | — |
| Germany | Sooner | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
About Black Venus
Black Venus is a 2010 French-language history and drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. The cast is led by Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet. It has a runtime of 2h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor, Kanopy.
Black Venus was produced by France 2 Cinéma, MK2 Productions, and CinéCinéma and made in France and Belgium. It was released on October 27, 2010.
- Director
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Writers
- Abdellatif Kechiche, Ghalya Lacroix
- Release date
- October 27, 2010
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Production
- France 2 Cinéma, MK2 Productions, CinéCinéma
Black Venus cast & crew
Black Venus was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and written by Abdellatif Kechiche and Ghalya Lacroix.
The cast features Yahima Torres as Saartjie Baartman, André Jacobs as Hendrick Caezar, Olivier Gourmet as Réaux, Elina Löwensohn as Jeanne, François Marthouret as Georges Cuvier, and Michel Gionti as Jean Baptiste-Berré.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Slaheddine Kechiche, cinematography is by Sofian El Fani, and it was produced by Marin Karmitz and Nathanaël Karmitz.
Is Black Venus worth watching?
Black Venus holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 128 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 39m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy history and drama, Black Venus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Venus
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Cast of Black Venus
Yahima Torres
Saartjie Baartman
André Jacobs
Hendrick Caezar
Olivier Gourmet
Réaux
Elina Löwensohn
Jeanne
François Marthouret
Georges Cuvier
Michel Gionti
Jean Baptiste-Berré
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
Charles Mercailler
Jonathan Pienaar
Alexander Dunlop
Rémi Martin
First brothel's customer
Jean-Jacques Moreau
Henri de Blainville
Cyril Favre
Senior Naturalist Assistant
Dominique Ratonnat
Senior Naturalist Assistant
Black Venus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Venus in United States?
Black Venus is streaming on Fandor, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Black Venus on Fandor?
Yes — Black Venus is currently available on Fandor in United States.
▸What language is Black Venus in?
Black Venus is originally in French, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, French, English, Dutch. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Venus?
Black Venus runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
▸What is Black Venus rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 128 ratings.
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