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Ousmane Sembène

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1923-01-01

Deathday: 2007-06-09 (84 years old)

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."

Filmography

all 20

Movies 20

Director 8

self 5

Ousmane Sembène

Biography

Filmography

all 20

Movies 20

Director 8

self 5

Producer 4

Writer 1

Marseille après la guerre (2023)

Sembene! (2015)

Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab (2014)

O Sembene! (2013)

Moolaadé (2004)

Faat Kiné (2001)

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994)

Guelwaar (1993)

Camp de Thiaroye (1988)

Niiwam (1988)

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo (1981)

Outsiders (1977)

Xala (1975)

Emitaï (1973)

Tauw (1970)

Mandabi (1968)

Black Girl (1966)

Lamb (1964)

Niaye (1964)

The Wagoner (1963)

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Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1923-01-01

Deathday2007-06-09 (84 years old)

Birth PlaceZiguinchor, Senegal

CitizenshipsSenegal

Also Known AsOusmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤

AwardsTanit d'or, Prix Jean Vigo, Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire, Un Certain Regard, Carrosse d'or, Officer of the Legion of Honour

Credited with

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1923-01-01

Deathday
2007-06-09 (84 years old)

Birth Place
Ziguinchor, Senegal

Citizenships
Senegal

Also Known As
Ousmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤

Awards
Tanit d'or, Prix Jean Vigo, Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire, Un Certain Regard, Carrosse d'or, Officer of the Legion of Honour