Blind Venus (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1941, Blind Venus is a drama and romance film directed by Abel Gance, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Blind Venus stars Viviane Romance as Clarisse, Georges Flamant as Madère, Henri Guisol as Ulysse and Lucienne Le Marchand as Gisèle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Blind Venus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blind Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blind Venus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blind Venus (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blind Venus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blind Venus worth watching?
- Blind Venus holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blind Venus?
- Blind Venus stars Viviane Romance, Georges Flamant, Henri Guisol, Lucienne Le Marchand and Jean Aquistapace.
- When was Blind Venus released?
- Blind Venus was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.