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Ousmane Sembène

Writing
Known For

84 Years Old

Ousmane Sembène (January 1, 1923 — June 9, 2007), often credited in the French style as Sembène Ousmane in articles and reference works, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer. The Los Angeles Times considered him one of the greatest authors of Africa and he has often been called the "Father of African film."

Born

Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal on 1st January 1923

Died

9th June 2007

All Credits

Black Girl Image
Black Girl
The Teacher (uncredited)
Mandabi Image
Mandabi
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Outsiders Image
Outsiders
Ibrahima
Marseille après la guerre Image
Marseille après la guerre
Sembene! Image
Sembene!
Himself (archive footage)
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo Image
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo
Himself
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab Image
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab
Self
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema Image
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema