Statues Also Die(1953)
Les statues meurent aussi
Statues Also Die 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.
Statues Also Die (1953) is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, released on May 1, 1953 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Jean Négroni, François Mitterrand, Pope Pius XII and Sugar Ray Robinson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Marker
- Writers:
- Chris Marker
- Composer:
- Guy Bernard
- Production:
- Tadié Cinéma, Présence Africaine
- Status:
- Released
Statues Also Die Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Négroni
as Narrator (voice)
François Mitterrand
as Self (archive footage)
Pope Pius XII
as Self (archive footage)
Sugar Ray Robinson
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Chris Marker, written by Chris Marker.
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Statues Also Die Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 52 ratings.
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Who stars in Statues Also Die?
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The main cast of Statues Also Die (1953) includes Jean Négroni, François Mitterrand, Pope Pius XII and Sugar Ray Robinson. The film was directed by Chris Marker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Statues Also Die released?
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Statues Also Die was released on May 1, 1953 and runs for 30m.
Is Statues Also Die worth watching?
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Statues Also Die (1953) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.