Venus Uncovered (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Venus Uncovered is a documentary film directed by Jack Macinnes, running about 60 minutes. “Ancient Goddess of Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind the Venus depicted in the painting, proving that this mythological figure is so much more than just an excuse for sensual nudity and chocolate-box romance. Because Venus Uncovered is the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces. And more than that - hers is the story of human desire, and how desire transforms who we are and how we behave.
Who’s in it. Venus Uncovered stars Bettany Hughes as Presenter, May Evans as The Goddess and Stephen Rashbrook as Voice of Homer and Hesiod.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venus Uncovered page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venus Uncovered (2017)?
- In US, Venus Uncovered is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Venus Uncovered?
- Venus Uncovered stars Bettany Hughes, May Evans and Stephen Rashbrook.
- When was Venus Uncovered released?
- Venus Uncovered was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.