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Ousmane Sembène

Jan 01, 1923 - Jun 09, 2007 (84 years old) in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

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."

Known For

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Black Girl
The Teacher (uncredited)
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Outsiders
Ibrahima
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Mandabi
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
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Sembene!
Himself (archive footage)

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