Black Goddess

1978·Movie
1h 35min

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Big heart, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, faith and meaning, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

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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 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.
Afro-Brazilian HistorySlavery and ResistanceCandomblé ReligionSpiritual JourneyPolitical CommentaryIntergenerational TraumaMagical RealismCultural IdentityBrazilian Cinema

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Is Black Goddess worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Goddess rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Black Goddess?

1 h 35 min

Black Goddess runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Black Goddess in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil, Nigeria.

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