Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994)

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994) poster

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, Thiong'o Ngugi-wa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Channel 4 Television, Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Country: Senegal, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Français, English
Original Language: en

Themes

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories

Keywords

biography, documentary filmmaking, semi-biographical, portrait of a filmmaker, documentary, filmmaker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sembène: The Making of African Cinema about?
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.
Who directed Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema was directed by Manthia Diawara, Thiong'o Ngugi-wa.
Who stars in Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema stars Ousmane Sembène.
How long is Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema is a Documentary film.
Where was Sembène: The Making of African Cinema produced?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema was produced in Senegal, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?
The themes of Sembène: The Making of African Cinema include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories.