#02. Black Venus
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Writer(s): Kechiche and Ghalya Laroix
Producers: MK2’s Charles Gillibert, Marin and Nathanaël Karmitz
Distributor: Rights Available.
The Gist: Inspired by the true story of Saartjie Baartman, a South African slave whose unusually oversized features brought her to 19th century Europe, where she found fame (born with physical deformities, she ended up being exhibited as a circus freak in Paris) and fought for her own freedom.
Cast: Known for working with non-actors, the lead actress was chosen via an open-casting call. Olivier Gourmet stars.
Why is it on the list?: Working with probably his largest budget to date, Kechiche touches upon the immigrant narrative once again, but inside the context of a biographical, historical approach – Baartman is perhaps this year’s most unusual choice for a biopic treatment.
Release Date/Status?: Currently filming, in all likelihood this should preem in Venice.
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