Blind Venus
Vénus aveugle
Synopsis
Vénus aveugle (Blind Venus) is a 1941 French film melodrama, directed by Abel Gance, and one of the first films to be undertaken in France during the German occupation. Although the film is not set in any specified period, Gance wanted it to be seen as relevant to the contemporary situation in France. He wrote, "...La Vénus aveugle is at the crossroads of reality and legend... The heroine ... gradually sinks deeper and deeper into despair. Only when she has reached the bottom of the abyss does she encounter the smile of Providence that life reserves for those who have faith in it, and she can then go serenely back up the slope towards happiness. If I have been able to show in this film that elevated feelings are the only force that can triumph over Fate, then my efforts will not have been in vain."
Top Cast
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Viviane Romance
Clarisse
Georges Flamant
Madère
Henri Guisol
Ulysse
Lucienne Le Marchand
Gisèle
Jean Aquistapace
Indigo
Mary-Lou
Mireille
Adrien Caillard
Philippe Grey
L'officier
Gérard Landry
Gazul
Géo Lecomte
Le quartier-maître
Marion Malville
Marceline
Jean-François Martial
Un ami
Jean-Jack Meccati
L'admirateur
Marcel Millet
Goutare
Micheline Promeyrat
Roland Pégurier
Le mousse
Marc Raymondun
Renée Reney
La chanteuse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance, Steve Passeur
- Original Score
- Raoul Moretti
- Original Title
- Vénus aveugle
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance, Steve Passeur
Raoul Moretti
Henri Alekan, Léonce-Henri Burel, Tahar Hannache
Andrée Danis
Jean-Jack Meccati
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Gance
Director
Abel Gance
Writer
Steve Passeur
Writer
Jean-Jack Meccati
Producer
Andrée Danis
Editor
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Raoul Moretti
Original Music Composer
Tahar Hannache
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blind Venus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blind Venus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blind Venus about?
Vénus aveugle (Blind Venus) is a 1941 French film melodrama, directed by Abel Gance, and one of the first films to be undertaken in France during the German occupation. Although the film is not set in any specified period, Gance wanted it to be seen as relevant to the contemporary situation in France. He wrote, "...La Vénus aveugle is at the crossroads of reality and legend... The heroine ... gradually sinks deeper and deeper into despair. Only when she has reached the bottom of the abyss does she encounter the smile of Providence that life reserves for those who have faith in it, and she can then go serenely back up the slope towards happiness. If I have been able to show in this film that elevated feelings are the only force that can triumph over Fate, then my efforts will not have been in vain."
Who directed Blind Venus?
Blind Venus was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in Blind Venus?
The principal cast of Blind Venus includes Viviane Romance, Georges Flamant, Henri Guisol, Lucienne Le Marchand, Jean Aquistapace.
When was Blind Venus released and how long is it?
Blind Venus was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Blind Venus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blind Venus was composed by Raoul Moretti.