Statues Also Die (1953)

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

Release Date : May 01, 1953

Runtime : 30m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Tadié Cinéma, Présence Africaine

Countries : France

Keywords : politics, africa, anthropology, racism, art, colonialism, african art