Black Venus (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, Black Venus is a drama and history film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of Saartjes 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.
Who’s in it. Black Venus stars Yahima Torres as Saartjie Baartman, André Jacobs as Hendrick Caezar, Elina Löwensohn as Jeanne and Olivier Gourmet as Réaux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Black Venus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Venus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Venus (2010)?
- In US, Black Venus is available to stream on Fandor, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Venus worth watching?
- Black Venus holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Venus?
- Black Venus stars Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Elina Löwensohn, Olivier Gourmet and François Marthouret.
- When was Black Venus released?
- Black Venus was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.