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Ousmane Sembène

Ousmane Sembène (1923–2007) was a Senegalese film director, film producer and actor.

Also recorded as Ousmane Sembene; Father of African Cinema; Sembene Ousmane.

Overview

Born at Ziguinchor in 1923, died at Dakar in 2007.

In detail

Ousmane Sembène studied at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. the recorded working language is French and Wolof.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Senegal.

Works named in the authority record are God's Bits of Wood, Black Girl, Mandabi, Xala, Ceddo and Moolaadé.

Work by Ousmane Sembène is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Carrosse d'or, Prix Jean Vigo and Un Certain Regard.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ousmane Sembène”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q314966: Ousmane Sembène

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