Ousmane Sembène
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
WritingBirthday
January 1, 1923Deathday
June 9, 2007Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
20Place of birth
Ziguinchor, Casamance, SenegalAlso known as
Ousmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤Cast credits
Crew credits
Moolaadé
Writer, Director, ProducerThe Wagoner
Director, Writer, ProducerXala
Director, WriterCamp de Thiaroye
Director, ScreenplayOutsiders
Writer, DirectorMandabi
Writer, DirectorBlack Girl
Director, Writer, NovelGuelwaar
Director, Writer, ProducerFaat Kiné
Director, WriterEmitaï
Screenplay, DirectorNiaye
Director, Writer, ProducerTauw
Director, Writer