'' Black Venus '' ( ) is a 2010 French drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche . It is based on the life of Sarah Baartman , a Khoikhoi woman who in the early 19th century was exhibited in Europe under the name " Hottentot Venus " . The film was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 67th Venice International Film Festival , where it was awarded the Equal Opportunity Award
67th Venice International Film Festival
67th Venice International Film Festival
Black Venus (2010 film)