Black Goddess
A Deusa Negra
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ola Balogun
- Screenplay & Story
- Ola Balogun
- Original Score
- Remi Kabaka
- Original Title
- A Deusa Negra
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Afrocult Foundation, Magnus Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ola Balogun
Ola Balogun
Remi Kabaka
Philippe Gosselet
Jece Valadão
Department Leadership Roster
Ola Balogun
Director
Ola Balogun
Writer
Jece Valadão
Producer
Philippe Gosselet
Editor
Remi Kabaka
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Goddess
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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 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.
Who directed Black Goddess?
Black Goddess was directed by Ola Balogun.
Who stars in Black Goddess?
The principal cast of Black Goddess includes Zózimo Bulbul, Antônio Pitanga, Milton Vilar, Jorge Coutinho, Clementino Kelé.
When was Black Goddess released and how long is it?
Black Goddess was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Goddess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Goddess was composed by Remi Kabaka.