Ousmane Sembène

Personal Info

Known For Writing

Known Credits 17

Gender Male

Birthday January 1, 1923

Day of Death June 9, 2007 (84 years old)

Place of Birth Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

Also Known As

  • Ousmane Sembene
  • 우스만 셈벤

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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."

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."

Writing

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1963

Directing

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Acting

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1981
1977
1968
1966

Production

2004
1993
1964
1963

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