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Statues Also Die

by Alain Resnais et Chris Marker0h291953France
Statues Also Die

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"Why is Negro art in the Musée de l'Homme while Greek or Egyptian art is in the Louvre?". This is the question posed by Alain Resnais and Chris Marker, who explored African art from 1952 to 1953 through its numerous masks and statues. In doing so, they denounce their lack of appreciation in the colonial context and point to the existing racism.

Cast and crew
  • Credits

    • Production Compagny : Tadié-Cinéma-Production
    • Editing : Alain Resnais
    • Photo Director : Ghislain Cloquet
    • Commentary's Author : Chris Marker
    • Original Music : Guy Bernard
    • Director : Alain Resnais et Chris Marker
  • Technical details

    • Printed format : 35 mm
    • Year of production : 1953
    • French release date : 9 octobre 1953
    • Category : Short film
    • Color : Black and White
    • Language : French

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