
Ousmane Sembène
- Date of Birth: 1923-01-01
- Date of Death: 2007-06-09
- Place of Birth: Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
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 Lo... 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."

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
Documentary • 1994 January

Black Girl
Drama • 1966 March

Mandabi
Comedy, Drama • 1968 November

Sembene!
History, Documentary • 2015 January

Outsiders
Drama • 1977 June

Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab
Documentary • 2014 November

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo
Documentary • 1981 January

Marseille après la guerre
Documentary • 2023 June