Black Goddess (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Black Goddess is a drama film directed by Ola Balogun, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A Deusa Negra is a love story that spans two centuries. In 18th century Yorubaland, Prince Oluyole is taken prisoner in the course of internecine warfare fanned by overseas slave traders. He is sold into slavery in Brazil. In present day Nigeria, at his father's deathbed, the young Babatunde promises to go to Brazil and search for traces of their once-enslaved ancestors. Beginning with a Candomblé ritual, his journey takes him ever deeper into this culture and, in a dream-like sequence, affords him a deeper understanding of his ancestors' suffering and powers of resistance. Balogun effortlessly links present with past, real with magical worlds and discourse with trance. The hypnotic atmosphere is also heightened by the music of the Nigerian drummer Remi Kabaka, which plays with repetitive patterns and distortions.
Who’s in it. Black Goddess stars Zózimo Bulbul, Antônio Pitanga, Milton Vilar and Jorge Coutinho, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Goddess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Goddess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Goddess (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Goddess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Black Goddess?
- Black Goddess stars Zózimo Bulbul, Antônio Pitanga, Milton Vilar, Jorge Coutinho and Clementino Kelé.
- When was Black Goddess released?
- Black Goddess was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.