Black Venus

A slow, suffocating immersion in humiliation and exploitation that leaves you drained and angry long after it ends.

Directed by

Abdellatif Kechiche

Genres

History, Drama

Starring

Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet

Overview

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.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Race, exploration, power, class

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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