Sembene! movie poster

Sembene!

January 23, 2015 1h 22m 7.0/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 2015. Sembene! is a history/documentary film. directed by Samba Gadjigo. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ousmane Sembène and Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Synopsis

Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 23, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Senegal + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Impact Partners
  • JustFilms / Ford Foundation
  • Cinereach
  • New Mexico Media Partners
  • SNE Partners
  • Wavelength

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sembene! about?

Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.

Who directed Sembene!?

Sembene! was directed by Samba Gadjigo.

How long is Sembene!?

Sembene! has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Sembene! released?

Sembene! was released on January 23, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sembene!?

The main cast of Sembene! includes Ousmane Sembène, Mbissine Thérèse Diop.