Statues Also Die

Statues Also Die

Release date : May 1, 1953
Runtime : 30m
Countries of origin : France /
Original Language : French /
Writers : Chris Marker /
Production companies : Tadié Cinéma / Présence Africaine /
May 1, 1953 30m France Documentary French More
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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.
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Jean Négroni
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  • title:Statues Also Die
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1953
  • Runtime:30m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: France ·
  • Original Language: French ·
  • Director: Chris Marker / Alain Resnais / Ghislain Cloquet /
  • Writers: Chris Marker ·
  • Production companies: Tadié Cinéma · Présence Africaine ·
  • 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.
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