Ousmane Sembène
Directing
Born: 1923-01-01 · Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
Died: 2007-06-09
Biography
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."
🎬 Movies (19)
Marseille après la guerre
2023
Le docker noir, Sembene Ousmane
2021
himself
Sembene!
2015
Himself (archive footage)
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab
2014
Self
O Sembene!
2013
Self
Moolaadé
2004
Director
Faat Kiné
2001
Director
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
1994
Self
Guelwaar
1993
Director
Camp de Thiaroye
1988
Director
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo
1981
Himself
Ceddo
1978
Director
Xala
1975
Director
Emitaï
1973
Director
Tauw
1970
Director
Mandabi
1968
Director
Black Girl
1966
Director
Niaye
1964
Director
The Wagoner
1963
Director