Statues Also Die
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1953-05-01 • 0h 30m
Short documentary commissioned by the magazine Présence Africaine. From the question "Why is the African in the anthropology museum while Greek or Egyptian art are in the Louvre?", the directors expose and criticize the lack of consideration for African art. The film was censored in France for eight years because of its anti-colonial perspective.
- Directors
- Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Ghislain Cloquet
- Writters
- Chris Marker
- Editors
- Chris Marker, Alain Resnais
Statues Also Die
Visit website1953-05-01 • 0h 30m
6.7/10 • 43
Short documentary commissioned by the magazine Présence Africaine. From the question "Why is the African in the anthropology museum while Greek or Egyptian art are in the Louvre?", the directors expose and criticize the lack of consideration for African art. The film was censored in France for eight years because of its anti-colonial perspective.
- Directors
- Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Ghislain Cloquet
- Writters
- Chris Marker
- Editors
- Chris Marker, Alain Resnais
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsJean Négroni
Narrator (voice)
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- Original Language
- French
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- Keywords
- politicsafricaanthropologyracismartcolonialismafrican art