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Ousmane Sembene (1923–2007)

Director | Writer | Producer

The first film director from an African country to achieve international recognition, Ousmane Sembene remains the major figure in the rise of an independent post-colonial African cinema. Sembene's roots were not, as might be expected, in the educated élite. After working as a mechanic and bricklayer... See full bio »

Born:

in Ziguenchor, Casamance, Senegal

Died:

(age 84) in Dakar, Senegal
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2008 Cinema16: World Short Films (video)
 
2004 Moolaadé
 
2001 Faat Kiné
 
1993 Guelwaar
 
1988 Camp de Thiaroye
 
1977 Ceddo
 
1975 Xala
 
1971 Emitaï
 
1970 Tauw (short)
 
1969 Borom sarret (short)
 
1968 Mandabi
 
1966 Black Girl
 
1964 Niaye (short)
 
1963 The Sonhrai Empire (documentary short)
 
Show ShowWriter (10 titles)
2004 Moolaadé
 
2001 Faat Kiné
 
1993 Guelwaar (writer)
 
1988 Camp de Thiaroye (dialogue / screenplay)
 
1977 Ceddo
 
1975 Xala (novel / screenplay)
 
1971 Emitaï
 
1969 Borom sarret (short) (writer)
 
1968 Mandabi (writer)
 
1966 Black Girl (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2004 Moolaadé (producer)
 
1993 Guelwaar (producer)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
1977 Ceddo
A Ceddo renamed Ibrahima
 
1966 Black Girl
The Teacher (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2009 The Fabulous Picture Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Sin Nombre (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2008 Fespaco (video documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Great Railway Journeys (TV series documentary)
Himself
– St. Louis to Dogon Country (1999) … Himself
 
1997 Les pionniers des cinémas d'Afrique (documentary)
Lui-même
 
1994 Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2009 Le docker noir, Sembene Ousmane (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 The 80th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Memorial Tribute
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Novel: "Mandabi" (filmed as Mandabi) See more »

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4 Print Biographies  | 1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Ousmane Sembène
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

L'Afrique ne se développera pas sans la participation concrète de la femme. La conception que nos pères avaient de la femme doit être enterrée une fois pour toutes. [The development of Africa will not happen without the effective participation of women. Our forefathers' image of women must be buried once for all.] See more »

Trivia:

Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1983. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn