Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
1994•1h 0m•8.7•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Manthia Diawara
Languages
French, English
Studio
Channel 4 Television
Cast
Ousmane Sembène
Self
John Singleton
Self
Manthia Diawara
Self
Production
Company
Channel 4 Television
Company
Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
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