Statues Also Die

Statues Also Die (Les Statues Meurent Aussi)
1953, 30’
Directors: Chris Marker, Alain Resnais
Language: French
Screening: Friday, 8 February, 16.00, Thursday, 14 February, 19.00

This collaboration between Alain Resnais and Chris Marker begins as an examination of African statues, then raises questions about their status and presentation in European museums, and ultimately touches on the delicate field between African sculpture and racism. The film won the 1954 Prix Jean Vigo. Because of its criticism of colonialism it was censored in France until the 1960s. An exceptional visual essay…