Statues Also Die
Les statues meurent aussi
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Ghislain Cloquet
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Guy Bernard
- Original Title
- Les statues meurent aussi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Tadié Cinéma, Présence Africaine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Ghislain Cloquet
Chris Marker
Guy Bernard
Alain Resnais
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Director
Alain Resnais
Director
Ghislain Cloquet
Director
Alain Resnais
Editor
Chris Marker
Writer
Guy Bernard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Statues Also Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Statues Also Die includes Jean Négroni, François Mitterrand, Pope Pius XII, Sugar Ray Robinson.
When was Statues Also Die released and how long is it?
Statues Also Die was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Statues Also Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Statues Also Die was composed by Guy Bernard.