Ousmane Sembène
Directing•Born January 1, 1923•Died June 9, 2007 (age 84)•Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
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."
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Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJanuary 1, 1923
Day of DeathJune 9, 2007
Place of BirthZiguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
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