

The Sculpture
Synopsis
Using black-and-white images ranging from African statues to contemporary film posters and political meetings, Chihying considers aesthetic dynamics between the West, China and Africa. How did so many African artefacts end up in European museums? And what if this Western power of selection were replaced by Chinese control?

Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Musquiqui Chihying
- Screenplay & Story
- Musquiqui Chihying
- Original Score
- Sum Sum Shen
- Original Title
- The Sculpture
- Country of Origin
- China, Germany, Taiwan
- Release Date
- 01/07/2020
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Musquiqui Chihying
Musquiqui Chihying
Sum Sum Shen
Musquiqui Chihying, Gregor Kasper
Department Leadership Roster
Musquiqui Chihying
Director
Musquiqui Chihying
Writer
Musquiqui Chihying
Producer
Gregor Kasper
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sculpture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sculpture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sculpture about?
Using black-and-white images ranging from African statues to contemporary film posters and political meetings, Chihying considers aesthetic dynamics between the West, China and Africa. How did so many African artefacts end up in European museums? And what if this Western power of selection were replaced by Chinese control?
Who directed The Sculpture?
The Sculpture was directed by Musquiqui Chihying.
Who stars in The Sculpture?
The principal cast of The Sculpture includes Not specified.
When was The Sculpture released and how long is it?
The Sculpture was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sculpture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sculpture was composed by Sum Sum Shen.












