Black Venus
2010
2h 39min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
27 October 2010
Runtime
2h 39min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
French
Production
France 2 Cinéma, MK2 Films, CinéCinéma
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
Claire-Lise Pinet
The sixth prostitute of the brothel
Emma Gamet
The seventh prostitute of the brothel
Alain Naron
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