Sembene! (2015): Ratings & Box Office
Sembene! is a 2015 biographical documentary directed by Jason Silverman and Samba Gadjigo. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $28,059 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Jason Silverman and Samba Gadjigo
- Genres
- Biography , History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kino Lorber
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sembene! About?
The premise of Sembene! without spoilers.
This film tells the remarkable true story of Ousmane Sembene, a Senegalese dockworker who, in 1952, embarked on a mission to create a unique cinematic voice for Africa. The biopic follows Sembene’s journey as a self-taught filmmaker, detailing how he overcame significant obstacles to produce stories that deeply connected with his community and profoundly impacted audiences across the continent. His innovative approach left a lasting legacy on African cinema.
Sembene! Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- freedom
- african cinema
- sembene
- filmmaker
- african film
The Director of Sembene!
Directed by Jason Silverman and Samba Gadjigo.
- Co-director Jason Silverman
- Co-director Samba Gadjigo
Sembene! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sembene! 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
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Sembene! Box Office
Sembene! grossed $28,059 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.1K
- US & Canada
- $28.1K
Sembene! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sembene!.
Sembene! Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Filminstruktøren Ousmane Sembene” and “Sembene !”.
- Also known as
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- Filminstruktøren Ousmane Sembene
- Sembene !
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Movies Like Sembene!
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sembène: The Making of African Cinema, Made in Senegal and Sing, Freetown.
Sembene! FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sembene!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sembene!?
Sembene! runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Sembene! released?
Sembene! was released on November 6, 2015.
Who directed Sembene!?
Sembene! was directed by Jason Silverman and Samba Gadjigo.
How much did Sembene! make at the box office?
Sembene! grossed $28,059 worldwide.
How is Sembene! rated?
Sembene! has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Sembene! have a post-credit scene?
No. Sembene! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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