Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and author (1923–2007)
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer.
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- Profession
- Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and author (1923–2007)
- Born
- 1923-01-01
Overview
Ousmane Sembène, 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".
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