---
title: 'Sembene! (2015)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Jason Silverman'
released: '2015-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 89
genres:
  - 'Documentary'
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'Senegal'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/sembene-2015'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4344782/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Sembene! (2015)

2015 · 89 min · Documentary, History · Senegal


## Synopsis

Sembene! is a 2015 documentary film focusing on the life of Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembène, who is considered to be the father of African cinema. It is co-directed by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman. The film's world premiere took place at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015. It also played at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Jason Silverman](https://cinepixo.com/people/jason-silverman), [Samba Gadjigo](https://cinepixo.com/people/samba-gadjigo)
- **Screenplay:** [Jason Silverman](https://cinepixo.com/people/jason-silverman), [Samba Gadjigo](https://cinepixo.com/people/samba-gadjigo)

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