Statues Also Die
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Les statues meurent aussi
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1953-05-01
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Rating: 6.804/10 (46 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Tadié Cinéma, Présence Africaine
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.1315
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew
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)
Gallery
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Statues Also Die?▼
Statues Also Die is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1953-05-01.
Who are the main actors in Statues Also Die?▼
The main cast includes Jean Négroni, François Mitterrand, Pope Pius XII, Sugar Ray Robinson, .
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Is Statues Also Die based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Statues Also Die?▼
Statues Also Die has an IMDb rating of 6.804/10 based on 46 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Statues Also Die?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Statues Also Die?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Tadié Cinéma, Présence Africaine. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Statues Also Die filmed?▼
Statues Also Die was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Statues Also Die?▼
The total runtime of Statues Also Die is 30 minutes.
Is Statues Also Die suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Statues Also Die?▼
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