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Ousmane Sembène

Director, Writer, Actor, Producer
Born January 1, 1923Died June 9, 2007 (84 years)
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."

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Black Girl

Known For

  • Moolaadé
  • Black Girl
  • The Camp at Thiaroye
  • Xala
  • Outsiders
  • Mandabi
  • The Wagoner
  • Emitai
  • Guelwaar
  • Niaye

Ousmane Sembène Filmography

2003
2001
1992
1988
The Camp at Thiaroye · as Screenplay
1977
1975
1971
Emitai · as Screenplay
1968
1966
1964
1963

2001
Faat Kiné · as Gas Station Attendant
1994
1977
Outsiders · as Ibrahima
1968
Mandabi · as Public Writer At The Post Office (uncredited)
1966
Black Girl · as The Teacher (uncredited)

2018
Black Baby · as Self (archive Footage)
2015
Sembene! · as Himself (archive Footage)
2008
The 80th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Memorial Tribute
1954
Camera Three (TV Series) · as Self

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