Ousmane Sembene (1923–2007)

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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, he joined the Free French forces in 1942, ... See full bio »

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(age 84) in Dakar, Senegal

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Known For

Moolaadé
Moolaadé Writer
(2004)
Camp de Thiaroye
Camp de Thiaroye Writer
(1988)
La noire de...
La noire de... Writer
(1966)
Emitaï
Emitaï Writer
(1971)
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Filmography

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 2004 Moolaadé
 2001 Faat Kiné (dialogue) / (screenplay)
 1992 Guelwaar (writer)
 1988 Camp de Thiaroye (dialogue) / (screenplay)
 1977 Ceddo (written by)
 1975 Xala (novel) / (screenplay)
 1971 Emitaï
 1970 Tauw (Short) (written by)
 1968 Mandabi (written by - as Usman Semben)
 1966 La noire de... (based on a novella by) / (writer)
 1964 Niaye (Short) (adapted from the novel by - as Sembène Ousmane)
 1963 Borom sarret (Short) (writer)
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Show Show Actor (4 credits)
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Other Works:

Novel: "Mandabi" (filmed as Mandabi (1968)) See more »

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1 Interview | 4 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Sembene Ousman | Sembène Ousman | Sembène Ousmane | Ousmane | Usman Semben | Ousmane Sembène
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Personal Quote:

The development of Africa will not happen without the effective participation of women. Our forefathers' image of women must be buried once for all. [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.] See more »

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He was made a Fellow of the British Film Institute in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film culture. See more »
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