French Cinema Today
City:
Moscow
Cinemas:
35mm
Dates:
7–9 December 2011
Чёрная Венера
Vénus noire
Countries: France, Belgium
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama
Language: French
Translation: russian subtitles
Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
Возраст: +
Director Abdellatif Kechiche
Cast: Yahima Torres, Andre Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet, Elina Löwensohn, François Marthouret
The story of Saartjes Baartman, a Black domestic who, in 1808, left Southern Africa, then ruled by Dutch settlers, for Europe, following her boss Hendrick Caesar , hoping to find fame and fortune there. Once in London her master turned manager does nothing but exhibit her as a freak in a carnival show. After a series of troubles caused by their act, Caesar, Saartje and their new friend, bear-tamer Réaux, head for Paris where once again, and against her will, she has to mimic savagery and expose her body, first in carnivals, then in the aristocratic salons of Paris, later on among the libertines and finally in brothels where she ends up being a prostitute.
Awards and festivals:
Veince Film Festival - participation
Black Reel Award Nomination - Best Independent Picture
Schedule:
8 December, Thursday