Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manthia Diawara, Thiong'o Ngugi-wa
- Original Title
- Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manthia Diawara, Thiong'o Ngugi-wa
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Manthia Diawara
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Thiong'o Ngugi-wa
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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?
The principal cast of Sembène: The Making of African Cinema includes Ousmane Sembène, John Singleton, Manthia Diawara.
When was Sembène: The Making of African Cinema released and how long is it?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.