Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
1994, English. Directed by Manthia Diawara & Thiong'o Ngugi-wa.
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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- 1 January 1994
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Who directed Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994) was directed by Manthia Diawara and Thiong'o Ngugi-wa and stars Ousmane Sembène, John Singleton, Manthia Diawara.