Ousmane Sembène
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1923 in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
- Died
- June 9, 2007
- Active Years
- 1963–2023 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 39 credits in database
Biography
Ousmane Sembène works in directing. Born January 1, 1923 in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal. Died June 9, 2007. Archytele tracks 39 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Marseille après la guerre (2023)
- Le docker noir, Sembene Ousmane (2021) as himself
- Sembene! (2015) as Himself (archive footage)
- Tahar Chériaa: A l'Ombre du Baobab (2014) as Self
- O Sembene! (2013) as Self
- Moolaadé (2004) Director
- Moolaadé (2004) Writer
- Moolaadé (2004) Producer
- Faat Kiné (2001) Director
- Faat Kiné (2001) Writer
- Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994) as Self
- Guelwaar (1993) Director
- Guelwaar (1993) Producer
- Guelwaar (1993) Writer
- Camp de Thiaroye (1988) Screenplay
- Camp de Thiaroye (1988) Director
- Behind the Scenes: The Making of Ceddo (1981) as Himself
- Ceddo (1978) as A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited)
- Ceddo (1978) Director
- Ceddo (1978) Writer
- Xala (1975) Director
- Xala (1975) Writer
- Emitaï (1973) Director
- Emitaï (1973) Screenplay
- Tauw (1970) Director
- Tauw (1970) Writer
- Mandabi (1968) as Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
- Mandabi (1968) Writer
- Mandabi (1968) Director
- Black Girl (1966) as The Teacher (uncredited)
- Black Girl (1966) Writer
- Black Girl (1966) Director
- Black Girl (1966) Novel
- Niaye (1964) Director
- Niaye (1964) Writer
- Niaye (1964) Producer
- The Wagoner (1963) Director
- The Wagoner (1963) Producer
- The Wagoner (1963) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ousmane Sembène best known for?
Ousmane Sembène is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Faat Kiné (2001), Faat Kiné (2001), Xala (1975), Xala (1975).
When and where was Ousmane Sembène born?
Ousmane Sembène was born on January 1, 1923 in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal. They passed away on June 9, 2007.
How many credits does Ousmane Sembène have?
Ousmane Sembène has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2023.
What is Ousmane Sembène's background in cinema and television?
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 fil...
Ousmane Sembène by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Black Girl (1966) as The Teacher (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Mandabi (1968) as Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited) — aged about 45
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