Statues Also Die (1953)
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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: May 1, 1953
Cast
- Jean Négroni - Narrator (voice)
- François Mitterrand - Self (archive footage)
- Pope Pius XII - Self (archive footage)
- Sugar Ray Robinson - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Guy Bernard
Editing: Alain Resnais
Production: Tadié Cinéma, Présence Africaine
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
politics, africa, anthropology, racism, art, colonialism, african art
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Statues Also Die?
- Statues Also Die was directed by Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Ghislain Cloquet.
- Who stars in Statues Also Die?
- Statues Also Die stars Jean Négroni, François Mitterrand, Pope Pius XII, Sugar Ray Robinson.
- How long is Statues Also Die?
- Statues Also Die has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Statues Also Die?
- Statues Also Die is a Documentary film.
- Where was Statues Also Die produced?
- Statues Also Die was produced in France.