Ousmane Sembène
Directing
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."
Born: January 1, 1923
Place of Birth: Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal
