Ousmane Sembène
Known for: Directing
Born: December 31, 1922 in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal - Died: June 8, 2007
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."
Known for
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Black Girl
The Teacher (uncredited)
Ceddo
A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited)
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
Self
Marseille après la guerre
Sembene!
Himself (archive footage)
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo
Himself
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab
Self
Mandabi
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
O Sembene!
Self
Moolaadé
Writer
The Wagoner
Director
Xala
Director
Camp de Thiaroye
Director
Guelwaar
Director
Faat Kiné
Director
Emitaï
Screenplay
Niaye
Director
Tauw
Director