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Ousmane Sembène
Born 1923-01-01Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
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."
Screen work
Movies & roles
LambSelf (uncredited)Marseille après la guerreRoleLe docker noir, Sembene OusmanehimselfSembene!Himself (archive footage)Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du BaobabSelfO Sembene!SelfSembène: The Making of African CinemaSelfBehind the Scenes: The Making of CeddoHimselfCeddoA Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited)MandabiPublic Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)Black GirlThe Teacher (uncredited)