Venus Uncovered

November. 15,2017      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Bettany Hughes as  Presenter
Stephen Rashbrook as  Voice of Homer and Hesiod

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Wordiezett
2017/11/15

So much average

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2017/11/16

hyped garbage

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To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

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2017/11/18

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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