Ousmane Sembène
1/1/1923 – 6/9/2007Ziguinchor, 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."
Filmography (10 titles)
MovieMarseille après la guerre
2023
Movie
Le docker noir, Sembene Ousmane
himself · 2021
7.0MovieSembene!
Himself (archive footage) · 2015
6.0MovieTahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab
Self · 2014
MovieO Sembene!
Self · 2013
8.7MovieSembène: The Making of African Cinema
Self · 1994
7.0MovieBehind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo
Himself · 1981
6.8MovieCeddo
A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited) · 1978
7.1MovieMandabi
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited) · 1968
7.3MovieBlack Girl
The Teacher (uncredited) · 1966