Ousmane Sembène
Born: 1923-01-01 in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
Died: 2007-06-09
Known For: Directing
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."
Filmography
2018
- Black Baby as Self (archive footage)
2015
- Sembene! as Himself (archive footage)
2014
2004
- Moolaadé ... (Writer)
2001
- Faat Kiné ... (Director)
1993
- Guelwaar ... (Director)
1988
- Camp de Thiaroye ... (Director)
1981
- Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo as Himself
1978
- Ceddo as Ibrahima
1975
- Xala ... (Director)
1973
- Emitaï ... (Screenplay)
1970
- Tauw ... (Director)
1968
- Mandabi as Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
1966
- Black Girl as The Teacher (uncredited)
1964
- Niaye ... (Director)
1963
- The Wagoner ... (Director)