Black Venus
2010, French. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Venus
Black Venus is streaming on Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Abdellatif KechicheDirector
- Yahima TorresSaartjie Baartman
- André JacobsHendrick Caezar
- Olivier GourmetRéaux
- Elina LöwensohnJeanne
- François MarthouretGeorges Cuvier
- Michel GiontiJean Baptiste-Berré
- Jean-Christophe BouvetCharles Mercailler
- Jonathan PienaarAlexander Dunlop
- Rémi MartinFirst brothel's customer
- Jean-Jacques MoreauHenri de Blainville
- Cyril FavreSenior Naturalist Assistant
- Dominique RatonnatSenior Naturalist Assistant
Details
- Released
- 27 October 2010
- Original title
- Vénus noire
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Abdellatif Kechiche, Ghalya Lacroix
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Black Venus: quick answers
Is Black Venus worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Venus?
Black Venus runs 159 minutes (2h 39m).
Does Black Venus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Venus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Venus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Black Venus yet.
Which OTT platform is Black Venus on?
Black Venus is streaming on Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Venus?
If you liked Black Venus, try The Colors of Fire, A United Kingdom, The Young Karl Marx.
Who directed Black Venus?
Black Venus (2010) was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and stars Yahima Torres, André Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet.