Ousmane Sembène

Writing
BirthdayJan 1, 1923 (84 years old)
DeathdayJun 9, 2007
Place of birthZiguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
GenderMale

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."

Known for

The Teacher (uncredited)

Mar 17, 1966

Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)

Nov 27, 1968

Ibrahima

Jun 1, 1977

Himself (archive footage)

Jan 23, 2015

The Teacher (uncredited)

Mar 17, 1966

Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)

Nov 27, 1968

Ibrahima

Jun 1, 1977

Himself (archive footage)

Jan 23, 2015

Acting


Participated in 17 movies, 0 TV series


2015

Himself (archive footage)



2004

Writer, Director, Producer


2001

Director, Writer



1993

Director, Writer, Producer


1988

Director, Screenplay



1977

Ibrahima, Writer, Director


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