Ousmane Sembène

Directing

Born January 1, 1923 — Died June 9, 2007

From Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

Also known as Ousmane Sembene, 우스만 셈벤

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 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 "F...