Statues Also Die (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Statues Also Die is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Statues Also Die stars Jean Négroni as Récitant / Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Statues Also Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Statues Also Die page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Statues Also Die (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Statues Also Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Statues Also Die worth watching?
- Statues Also Die holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Statues Also Die?
- Statues Also Die stars Jean Négroni.
- When was Statues Also Die released?
- Statues Also Die was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.