Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994): Cast

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994) movie poster

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema is a 1994 documentary directed by Manthia Diawara and Thiong’o Ngugi-wa, starring Ousmane Sembène. It runs 1 hour.

Loading streaming availability…
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sembène: The Making of African Cinema About?

The premise of Sembène: The Making of African Cinema without spoilers.

Senegalese documentary profiling Ousmane Sembène, the nation’s most celebrated filmmaker. Through interviews and archival footage, the pioneering director discusses his artistic philosophy, political commitments, key works, and his aspirations for the continued growth and independence of African cinema.

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • filmmaker
  • artist
  • african cinema
  • sembene
  • african film
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema Cast

Ousmane Sembène stars in Sembène: The Making of African Cinema. Directed by Manthia Diawara and Thiong’o Ngugi-wa.

From the directors

More from Manthia Diawara and Thiong’o Ngugi-wa

One more film directed by Manthia Diawara and Thiong’o Ngugi-wa: Édouard Glissant: One World in Relation.

Seen Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?

FAQ

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sembène: The Making of African Cinema, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Sembène: The Making of African Cinema released?

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema was released in 1994.

Who directed Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema was directed by Manthia Diawara and Thiong’o Ngugi-wa.

More films by Manthia Diawara

Who is in the cast of Sembène: The Making of African Cinema?

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema stars Ousmane Sembène.

Does Sembène: The Making of African Cinema have a post-credit scene?

No. Sembène: The Making of African Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app