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Black Goddess

Original title: A Deusa Negra
1978 · 1 h 35 min
Directed by Ola Balogun · Brazil · African Cinema
DramaRomanceFantasyMusical

Cast

Jorge Coutinho Sonia Santos Zózimo Bulbul Léa Garcia Roberto Pirillo Milton Vilar

Plot

A Deusa Negra is a love story that spans two centuries. In 18th century Yorubaland, Prince Oluyole is taken prisoner in the course of internecine warfare fanned by overseas slave traders.

Sinekatalog’s take

A love story that crosses two centuries, beginning with a Yoruba prince captured during warfare stirred up by slave traders. It mixes history, romance and fantasy. An ambitious choice for viewers curious about the Atlantic slave trade's legacy as told through myth.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (38 votes)
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