Biography
Generally regarded as the godfather of the African cinema, Ousmane Sembène (1923, Ziguinchor, Senegal) started film making in the early 60's after working as a craftsman and trade unionist on the docks of Marseilles. His La Noire de.../Black Girl (1966) was the first feature ever made by an African film maker and won the prestigious Jean Vigo Prize. In his work Sembene offers unromanticised and politically committed views on society, often highlighting the role of women. Sembene is not only a film maker but also a renowned writer.
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Director
Movies | |
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2004 |
Moolaadé |
2000 |
Faat Kiné |
1992 |
Guelwaar |
1987 |
The Camp at Thiaroye |
1977 |
Ceddo |
1975 |
The Curse |
1971 |
God of Thunder |
1968 |
The Money Order |
1966 |
Black Girl |
Documentaries | |
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2008 |
Cinema16: World Short Films |
1963 |
The Sonhrai Empire |
Short | |
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1970 |
Tauw |
1964 |
Niaye |
1963 |
Borom sarret |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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1992 |
Guelwaar |
1987 |
The Camp at Thiaroye |
1977 |
Ceddo |
1975 |
The Curse |
1971 |
God of Thunder |
1968 |
The Money Order |
1966 |
Black Girl |
Actor
Movies | |
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1977 |
Ceddo |
1966 |
Black Girl |
Documentaries | |
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2015 |
Sembene! - a.f. |
1994 |
Great Railway Journeys (series) |
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema |
Author
Movies | |
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1966 |
Black Girl - book |