Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love
“Ancient Goddess of Love”
Synopsis
In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind the Venus depicted in the painting, proving that this mythological figure is so much more than just an excuse for sensual nudity and chocolate-box romance. Because Venus Uncovered is the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces. And more than that - hers is the story of human desire, and how desire transforms who we are and how we behave.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Cranitch, Jack Macinnes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bettany Hughes
- Original Title
- Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Four, SandStone Global Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Cranitch, Jack Macinnes
Bettany Hughes
Alex Muggleton
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Cranitch
Director
Jack Macinnes
Director
Bettany Hughes
Writer
Alex Muggleton
Editor
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What is Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love about?
In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind the Venus depicted in the painting, proving that this mythological figure is so much more than just an excuse for sensual nudity and chocolate-box romance. Because Venus Uncovered is the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces. And more than that - hers is the story of human desire, and how desire transforms who we are and how we behave.
Who directed Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love?
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love was directed by Mary Cranitch, Jack Macinnes.
Who stars in Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love?
The principal cast of Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love includes Bettany Hughes, May Evans, Stephen Rashbrook.
When was Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love released and how long is it?
Venus Uncovered: Ancient Goddess of Love was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.