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 12
self 5
Writer 1
Marseille après la guerre (2023)
Movie
Various characters
Sembene! (2015)
Movie
Self
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab (2014)
Movie
Self
O Sembene! (2013)
Movie
Director
Moolaadé (2004)
Movie
Director
Faat Kiné (2001)
Movie
Self
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994)
Movie
Director
Guelwaar (1993)
Movie
Director
Camp de Thiaroye (1988)
Movie
Writer
Niiwam (1988)
Movie
Self
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo (1981)
Movie
Ibrahima / Director / Writer
Ceddo (1977)
Movie
Director / Writer
Xala (1975)
Movie
5.71
Screenplay / Director
Emitaï (1971)
Movie
Director
Tauw (1970)
Movie
Director
Mandabi (1968)
Movie
Director
Black Girl (1966)
Movie
6
Self
Lamb (1964)
Movie
Director
Niaye (1964)
Movie
Director
The Wagoner (1963)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.18
Based on 18.8 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1963
1970
1988
1988
2023
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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 d'Afrique noire, Un Certain Regard, Carrosse d'or, Officer of the Legion of Honour
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