Statues Also Die 1953

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Documentary

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.

Release Date 1953-05-01
Runtime 30m
Directors Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Ghislain Cloquet
Producer
Writer Chris Marker