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Up to Our Ears in Directors #1.247: Ousmane Sembene

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Ousmane Sembene

Cinema16: World Short Films (2008) (V)
Moolaadé (2004)
Faat Kiné (2000)
Guelwaar (1992)
Camp de Thiaroye (1987)
... aka The Camp at Thiaroye
Ceddo (1977)
... aka Outsiders
Xala (1975)
... aka Impotence
... aka The Curse
Emitai (1971)
... aka God of Thunder
Tauw (1970)
Mandabi (1968)
... aka The Money Order
Borom sarret (1966)
Noire de..., La (1966)
... aka Black Girl
Niaye (1964)
Empire sonhrai, L' (1963)
... aka The Sonhrai Empire
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Re: Up to Our Ears in Directors #1.247: Ousmane Sembene

The first African director to reach international fame, his films highlight the complexities, injustices and contradictions of African life through neo-realist drama and often biting comedy. He passed away June 9th, 2007.

1. Moolade - A-
2. Mandabi - B

3. Black Girl - B-
4. Xala - C+


Edited by Brook K - 2/7/12 at 2:40pm
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Re: Up to Our Ears in Directors #1.247: Ousmane Sembene

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Ousmane Sembene
Jan 1, 1923 - Jun 9, 2007

Cinema16: World Short Films (2008) (V)
Moolaadé (2004)
Faat Kiné (2000)
Guelwaar (1992)
The Camp at Thiaroye (1987)
Ceddo (1977)
Xala (1975)
Emitai (1971)
Tauw (1970)
Mandabi (1968)
Borom Sarret (1966)
Black Girl (1966)
Niaye (1964)
The Sonhrai Empire (1963)

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Moolaadé (2004) - 7/10

Ceddo (1977) - 8/10
Xala (1975) - 8/10


Edited by Martin Teller - 9/18/10 at 5:20pm
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Re: Up to Our Ears in Directors #1.247: Ousmane Sembene

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Mandabi - B
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Black Girl - B-
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