Ousmane Sembène — father of African cinema

1963–1966 · Dakar

Ousmane Sembène was a Senegalese sailor, docker, trade unionist, writer and filmmaker. In 1963, he directed Borom Sarret, one of the first African films in the history of cinema. In 1966, his film Black Girl was presented at the Cannes Festival. He is regarded throughout the world as the father of African cinema. His films portray the lives of ordinary people with great truth.

Sources

• Cairn.info — Borom Sarret, un film fondateur

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