Statues Also Die

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Statues Also Die

Released: May 1, 1953

Runtime: 0h 30m

Rating: ⭐ 6.8 / 10

Documentary

Overview

Short documentary commissioned by the magazine Présence Africaine. From the question "Why is the African in the anthropology museum while Greek or Egyptian art are in the Louvre?", the directors expose and criticize the lack of consideration for African art. The film was censored in France for eight years because of its anti-colonial perspective.

Top Billed Cast

Jean Négroni

Jean Négroni

Narrator (voice)