Ousmane Sembène

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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."

  • Directing
  • Born 1 January 1923
  • Died 9 June 2007 (age 84)
  • Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
  • 17 credits

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