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Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
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Sembène: The Making of African Cinema

Jan 1, 1994
1h 0m
★ 9.0

Overview

Senegalese documentary about the country's most famous film-maker - Ousmane Sembène. The groundbreaking director explains his philosophy, politics and hopes for the future of African cinema.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Channel 4 Television
Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema Trailers

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Cast

Ousmane Sembène

Ousmane Sembène

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