Plot — What is Statues Also Die about?
Commissioned by the journal Présence Africaine, this short documentary examines how African art is devalued and alienated through colonial and museum contexts. Beginning with the question of why African works are confined to ethnographic displays while Greek or Egyptian art is celebrated, the film became a landmark of anti-colonial cinema and was banned in France for eight years.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 30 min |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 52 votes) |
Statues Also Die — FAQ
Is Statues Also Die worth watching? Statues Also Die holds a 6.9/10 rating from 52 viewers. Commissioned by the journal Présence Africaine, this short documentary examines how African art is devalued and alienated through colonial and museum contexts. Beginning with the question of why African works are confine
Who directed Statues Also Die? Directed by Chris Marker.
Who is in the cast of Statues Also Die? It stars Jean Négroni, François Mitterrand, Pope Pius XII, Sugar Ray Robinson.
Where can I stream Statues Also Die? Streaming availability for Statues Also Die is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Statues Also Die release? It released in 1953.
