Black Goddess
Originally released in 1978. Black Goddess is a drama film. directed by Ola Balogun.
Starring Zózimo Bulbul, Antônio Pitanga, and Milton Vilar
Synopsis
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. He is sold into slavery in Brazil. In present day Nigeria, at his father's deathbed, the young Babatunde promises to go to Brazil and search for traces of their once-enslaved ancestors. Beginning with a Candomblé ritual, his journey takes him ever deeper into this culture and, in a dream-like sequence, affords him a deeper understanding of his ancestors' suffering and powers of resistance. Balogun effortlessly links present with past, real with magical worlds and discourse with trance. The hypnotic atmosphere is also heightened by the music of the Nigerian drummer Remi Kabaka, which plays with repetitive patterns and distortions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Afrocult Foundation
- Magnus Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Goddess about?
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. He is so...
Who directed Black Goddess?
Black Goddess was directed by Ola Balogun.
How long is Black Goddess?
Black Goddess has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Black Goddess released?
Black Goddess was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Goddess?
The main cast of Black Goddess includes Zózimo Bulbul, Antônio Pitanga, Milton Vilar, Jorge Coutinho, Clementino Kelé.