Abstract
The Senegalese director Ousmane Sembène earned his reputation as the father of African cinema with a series of brilliant movies. Socialist and anti-colonial politics had a profound influence on Sembène, who was also one of Africa’s great novelists.
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | Jacobin |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2025 |
Keywords
- Ousmane Sembène
- African cinema
- socialism
- anti-colonialism
- African literature