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Statues Also Die(1953)

  • Documentary
6.7

Overview

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:May 1, 1953
Runtime: 30m

Director:

Chris Marker,Alain Resnais,Ghislain Cloquet

Writer:

Chris Marker

Top Cast

Jean Négroni

Jean Négroni

Narrator (voice)

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