Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
| 01 January 1994 (USA)
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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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Inclubabu

Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Rio Hayward

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

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Winifred

The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

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Janis

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Carl Sykes

For those interested in the life of Sembene and his works (Borom Sarret, Xala, Moolaade etc) then this documentary is for you. The film makers capture the history, the struggle and the art of this great man and attempt to create a full and detailed portrayal of his works whilst explaining the troubles in Africa under white rule and the way in which he felt it necessary to allow the Black African people to finally have a voice, through the medium of film.. A must for any Third Cinema or African Cinema enthusiast. Sadly this work is not the easiest to come by and, as far as I know, is not available on DVD but if you can track down a copy, try to do so.

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