Statues Also Die

Directed by Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, and Ghislain Cloquet
1953    30m
7.5
Short documentary ordered by the magazine "Présence Africaine". From the question "Why is the african in the Human museum while Greek or Egyptian art are in Le Louvre?", the two directors expose and criticise the lack of consideration for African art. The film was censored in France for eight years because of its anti-colonial perspective.
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Cast of Statues Also Die
  • Jean NégroniRécitant / Narrator (voice)

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