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Ousmane Sembène was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer, often called the "father of African film". He wrote several novels, such as God's Bits of Wood, and made films, such as Black Girl, that explored themes of colonialism, racism and African identity.
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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Learn about the life and works of Ousmane Sembène, a pioneer of African cinema and literature. Explore his novels, short stories, and films that reflect his political and social themes.
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Ousmane Sembène est un écrivain, réalisateur et scénariste sénégalais, figure majeure de l'Afrique contemporaine. Il a réalisé des films documentaires et de fiction sur les problèmes sociaux et politiques de l'Afrique, et a été militant pour l'indépendance du Sénégal.
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.
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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.
Aug 3, 2023 · Ousmane Sembène: ‘the father of African cinema’. The Senegalese director died 16 years ago, but his politically incisive, emotionally nuanced films retain their allure. Senegalese film-maker and...
