Ousmane Sembène

Also Known As: Ousmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤

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."

Department: Writing

Place of Birth: Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

Adult: No

Birthday: January 01, 1923

Age: 102 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: June 09, 2007

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Known For:

Black Girl
Outsiders
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
Marseille après la guerre
Sembene!
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo
Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab
Mandabi