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Black Venus

Name: Black Venus
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Genre: drame
Released: 2010
Duration: 159 min

2010France, Belgique159 min

The film

Black Venus (French: Vénus noire) 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.

DirectorAbdellatif Kechiche

Genresdrame

CountryFrance, Belgique

Runtime159 min

Record & provenance

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Record source: The Film world cinema index

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Black Venus

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