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Ousmane Sembène
Directing
Born January 1, 1923 · Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
Died June 9, 2007
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."
Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Legion of Honour · 2006
- Carrosse d'or · 2005
- Un Certain Regard · 2004
- Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire · 1997
- Prix Jean Vigo · 1966
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- Tanit d'or · 1966
- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2004 · nominated
Filmography9 titles
Emitaï
1973Director, Screenplay
1973Director, Screenplay
Niaye
1964Director, Producer, Writer
1964Director, Producer, Writer
Black Girl
1966as The Teacher (uncredited)
1966as The Teacher (uncredited)
Sembene!
2015as Himself (archive footage)
2015as Himself (archive footage)
Mandabi
1968as Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
1968as Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Guelwaar
1993Director, Producer, Writer
1993Director, Producer, Writer
Xala
1975Director, Writer
1975Director, Writer
The Wagoner
1963Director, Producer, Writer
1963Director, Producer, Writer
Ceddo
1978as A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited)
1978as A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited)