description Black Venus Overview
Black Venus is a 2010 drama focusing on Sarah Baartman, a Khoikhoi woman displayed as “Hottentot Venus” in Europe during the early 19th century. The film received an Equal Opportunity Award at the Venice International Film Festival. It was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and explores her life and exhibition.
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info Black Venus Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2010 |
help Black Venus FAQ
Who was Sarah Baartman, the subject of Black Venus?
Sarah Baartman was a Khoikhoi woman from southern Africa who was exhibited in Europe under the name Hottentot Venus. Abdellatif Kechiche's 2010 drama focuses on the exploitation and objectification surrounding those exhibitions.
Who directed Black Venus?
Black Venus was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, whose earlier films include Games of Love and Chance and The Secret of the Grain. Yahima Torres plays Sarah Baartman in the film.
What award did Black Venus receive in Venice?
The film received the Equal Opportunity Award at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival. It also competed for the Golden Lion at the 67th Venice festival.
Is Black Venus a documentary about Sarah Baartman?
No, it is a fictionalized historical drama rather than a documentary. The 2010 film follows Baartman's experience as she is displayed in early 19th-century Europe, including London and Paris.
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