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Ousmane Sembène (French: [usman sɑ̃bɛn]; 1 January 1923 or 8 January 1923 – 9 June 2007), 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".
Ousmane Sembène, né le 1er janvier 1923 à Ziguinchor, Sénégal et mort le 9 juin 2007 à Dakar ( Sénégal ), est un écrivain, réalisateur et scénariste sénégalais, personnalité majeure de l'Afrique contemporaine, connu pour ses partis pris militants sur les questions politiques et sociales.
- Tirailleurs sénégalais
- Liste détaillée
- Seconde Guerre mondiale
- sembeneousmane.com
Jan 31, 2023 · Learn about the 100th anniversary of Ousmane Sembène, the first African filmmaker to make a film in an African language. Discover his novels, films and themes that challenged colonialism, post-colonialism and tradition.
- Imruh Bakari
Ousmane Sembène (born Jan. 1, 1923, Ziguinchor-Casamance, Seneg., French West Africa—died June 9/10, 2007, Dakar, Seneg.) was a Senegalese writer and film director known for his historical and political themes.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Ousmane Sembene was a Senegalese writer, director and actor who pioneered African cinema. He made films such as Black Girl, Xala, Moolaadé and Camp de Thiaroye, based on his novels and inspired by his political and social activism.
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- Ziguenchor, Casamance, Senegal
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- Dakar, Senegal
Jan 10, 2023 · A tribute to the Senegalese novelist and filmmaker who pioneered political and artistic works across five decades. Learn about his life, career, achievements and challenges in this article by a scholar of African literature and culture.
Jun 11, 2007 · Ousmane Sembène, the Senegalese filmmaker and writer who was a crucial figure in Africa’s postcolonial cultural awakening, has died at his home in Dakar, Senegal. His family, which announced his...
