Ousmane Sembène

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 "Father of African film."

Birthday

Jan 1, 1923

Place of birth

Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal

Deathday

Jun 9, 2007

Also known as

• Ousmane Sembene
• 우스만 셈벤