Ousmane Sembène
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Ousmane Sembène
Summary
Ousmane Sembène is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ziguinchor[2]. He was born on January 1, 1923[3]. He passed away in Dakar[4]. He died on June 9, 2007[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], playwright[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,492 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ousmane Sembène was born in Ziguinchor[2].
- Ousmane Sembène died in Dakar[4].
- Ousmane Sembène was born on January 1, 1923[3].
- Ousmane Sembène died on June 9, 2007[5].
- Ousmane Sembène is buried at Yoff[12].
- Ousmane Sembène held citizenship in Senegal[13].
- Ousmane Sembène worked as a film director[6].
- Ousmane Sembène worked as a film producer[7].
- Ousmane Sembène's professions included actor[8].
- Ousmane Sembène worked as a playwright[9].
- Ousmane Sembène's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Ousmane Sembène worked as a stevedore[14].
- Ousmane Sembène's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[15].
- A notable work attributed to Ousmane Sembène is God's Bits of Wood[16].
- A notable work attributed to Ousmane Sembène is Black Girl[17].
- A notable work attributed to Ousmane Sembène is Mandabi[18].
- A notable work attributed to Ousmane Sembène is Xala[19].
- A notable work attributed to Ousmane Sembène is Ceddo[20].
- A notable work attributed to Ousmane Sembène is Moolaadé[21].
- Ousmane Sembène received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
- Ousmane Sembène received the Carrosse d'or[23].
- Ousmane Sembène received the Prix Jean Vigo[24].
- Ousmane Sembène received the Un Certain Regard[25].
- Ousmane Sembène received the Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[26].
- Ousmane Sembène received the Tanit d'or[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Ziguinchor[2], Ousmane Sembène… he was born on January 1, 1923[3].
Education
Ousmane Sembène's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], playwright[9], screenwriter[10], and stevedore[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include God's Bits of Wood[16], a written work[28]; Black Girl[17], a film[29], founded in 1966[30]; Mandabi[18], a film[31]; Xala[19], a film[32]; Ceddo[20], a film[33]; and Moolaadé[21], a film[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a Q1499804[35], in France[36], founded in 1802[37]; Carrosse d'or[23], a film award[38], in France[39], founded in 2002[40]; Prix Jean Vigo[24], a group of awards[41], in France[42], founded in 1951[43]; Un Certain Regard[25], a class of award[44], in France[45], founded in 1978[46]; Grand prix littéraire en poésie d'Afrique noire[26], a literary award[47], in France[48], founded in 1960[49]; and Tanit d'or[27], a film award[50], in Tunisia[51], founded in 1966[52].
Personal Life
Ousmane Sembène was affiliated with the French Communist Party[53].
Death and Burial
Ousmane Sembène died on June 9, 2007[5]. He passed away in Dakar[4]. He is buried at Yoff[12].
Why It Matters
Ousmane Sembène ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,492 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[56], a writer[57], b. 1972[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Arthur C. Clarke Award[60].
FAQs
Where was Ousmane Sembène born?
Ousmane Sembène was born in Ziguinchor[2].
Where did Ousmane Sembène die?
Ousmane Sembène passed away in Dakar[4].
What did Ousmane Sembène do for work?
Ousmane Sembène worked as film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], playwright[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Ousmane Sembène go to school?
Ousmane Sembène was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[15].
What awards did Ousmane Sembène receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Carrosse d'or[23], Prix Jean Vigo[24], and Un Certain Regard[25].
Who did Ousmane Sembène influence?
Ousmane Sembène has been cited as an influence by China Miéville[56].