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African cinema legend Sembene Ousmane still an inspiration to many
about 10 months ago (06/29/2023)
African cinema legend Sembene Ousmane still an inspiration to many - France 24 Skip to main content African cinema legend Sembene Ousmane still an inspiration to many Issued on: 29/06/2023 - 17:42 Modified: 29/06/2023 - 17:51 01:44 Video by: Sarah SAKHO | Sam BRADPIECE Sembene Ousmane, one of the great figures of African cinema, would have turned 100 this year. He directed acclaimed films like ‘Camp de Thiaroye’ and ‘Guelwaar’ and was well known for his interest in social justice. He also wrote novels, translated into English under the titles ‘Black Docker’ and ‘God's Bits of Wood’.