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Ousmane Sembène

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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."

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

About

Directing, Male

Birthday

01 January 1923, 102 years old

Known For

Filmography