Share:

Statues Also Die(Movie, 1953)

Original title: "Les statues meurent aussi" (French/FR)
30min | Genre: Documentary
Statues Also DieRating: 3.3/5 (with 1717 votes)
Statues Also Die (French: Les statues meurent aussi) is a 1953 French essay film directed by Alain Resnais, Chris Marker, and Ghislain Cloquet about historical African art and the effects colonialism has had on how it is perceived. The film won the 1954 Prix Jean Vigo. Because of its criticism of colonialism, the second half of the film was banned in France until the 1960s. ()
Movie poster of Statues Also Die

Where to watch Statues Also Die (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch Statues Also Die online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add Statues Also Die to your favorites & stay up to date.

Offers for Germany

About Statues Also Die

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.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Additional Information

Production country: France
Original language: French (FR)
Spoken languages: French (FR)
Translated into 4 languages: English (EN), French (FR), Portuguese (PT), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 05/01/1953
Screenwriter: Chris Marker
Director of Photography: Ghislain Cloquet
Color: Black & White (B/W)

Movie recommendations for Statues Also Die

If you like Statues Also Die then you might also like the following movies:

69

Certification unknown

1969 | 2.5/5 | 5min

15/67: TV

Certification unknown

1967 | 2.2/5 | 4min

Bells of Atlantis

Certification unknown

1952 | 2.6/5 | 9min
 

Canyon

Certification unknown

1970 | 2.7/5 | 6min

Barres

Certification unknown

1984 | 3.2/5 | 14min

Sisyphus

Certification unknown

1974 | 3.1/5 | 3min

Yippie

Certification unknown

1968 | 2.5/5 | 10min

Serene Velocity

Certification unknown

1970 | 2.2/5 | 23min
 

Similar movies as Statues Also Die

These movies are similar to Statues Also Die (story/era etc.):

Brothers

Certification unknown

1977 | 1h 45min

The Color of Fear

Certification unknown

1994 | 3.8/5 | 1h 30min

The Real Eve

Certification unknown

2002 | 5.0/5 | 1h 43min

Darktown Strutters

Certification unknown

1975 | 2.7/5 | 1h 30min

Putin's Kiss

Certification unknown

2011 | 3.1/5 | 1h 25min

The Forger

Certification unknown

2012 | 3.0/5 | 1h 36min

The Zombie Factor

Certification unknown

2011 | 2.0/5 | 23min

Elevator

FSK: 16+ years

2011 | 2.6/5 | 1h 24min
WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:37513, Added: 03/10/2018, Last updated: 03/15/2024