Statues Also Die

1953 | 30 minutes | 6.7 ★ (42)

Statues Also Die
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    01 May 1953

  • DirectingChris Marker
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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