Ousmane Sembène

Born in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal on January 1, 1923 — died June 9, 2007 (aged 84)

Ousmane Sembène (January 1, 1923 — June 9, 2007), often credited in the French style as Sembène Ousmane in articles and reference works, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer. The Los Angeles Times considered him one of the greatest authors of Africa and he has often been called the "Father of African film."