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 Senegal...read more
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."
Department
Writing
Birthday
1923-01-01
Place of Birth
Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
Also Known As
[ "Ousmane Sembene", "우스만 셈벤" ]
What nominations did Ousmane Sembène get?
1
Cannes Film Festival
- Un Certain Regard
1
Venice Film Festival
- Special Jury Prize
Ousmane Sembène’s Awards and Nominations
Awards
1
57th Cannes Film Festival
(2004)
Awards
1
45th Venice Film Festival
(1988)
AWARDS
LEGAL
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