7.3
Movie
Directing
Ousmane Sembène
- Born
- Died
- (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
- Credits
- 20 titles
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."
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 11
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lamb Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 2023 | Marseille après la guerre Film | |
| 2021 | Le docker noir, Sembene Ousmane Film | himself |
| 2015 | Sembene! Film | Himself (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab Film | Self |
| 2013 | O Sembene! Film | Self |
| 1994 | Sembène: The Making of African Cinema Film | Self |
| 1981 | Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo Film | Himself |
| 1978 | Ceddo Film | A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Mandabi Film | Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Black Girl Film | The Teacher (uncredited) |
Crew credits 12
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Moolaadé Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2001 | Faat Kiné Film | Director, Writer |
| 1993 | Guelwaar Film | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 1988 | Camp de Thiaroye Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1978 | Ceddo Film | Director, Writer |
| 1975 | Xala Film | Director, Writer |
| 1973 | Emitaï Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1970 | Tauw Film | Director, Writer |
| 1968 | Mandabi Film | Writer, Director |
| 1966 | Black Girl Film | Writer, Director, Novel |
| 1964 | Niaye Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1963 | The Wagoner Film | Director, Producer, Writer |