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 11
self 5
Writer 1
Various characters
Sembene! (2015)
Movie
Self - interviewee
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab (2014)
Movie
Director
Moolaadé (2004)
Movie
Director
Faat Kiné (2001)
Movie
Director
Guelwaar (1993)
Movie
Director
Camp de Thiaroye (1988)
Movie
Writer
Niiwam (1988)
Movie
Director
Outsiders (1977)
Movie
Director
Xala (1975)
Movie
5.71
Director
Emitaï (1973)
Movie
Employment clerk
Tauw (1970)
Movie
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited) / Writer / Director
Mandabi (1968)
Movie
Director
Black Girl (1966)
Movie
6
Self
Lamb (1964)
Movie
Director
Niaye (1964)
Movie
Director
The Wagoner (1963)
Movie
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1923-01-01
Deathday2007-06-09 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceZiguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
CitizenshipsSenegal
Also Known AsOusmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤
AwardsTanit d'or, Prix Jean Vigo, Grand prix littéraire d'Afrique noire, Un Certain Regard, Carrosse d'or, Officer of the Legion of Honour
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