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 30 min documentary short film by Chris Marker. Commissioned by the journal Présence Africaine, this short documentary examines how African art is devalued and alie...
Facts
Production
Présence Africaine
Original language
French
Stills
Festival History
- Montclair Film Festival 2024 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2009 generic
- Prix Jean Vigo 1954 generic
