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The Cinema of Ousmane Sembène: A Pioneer of African Film

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: The films of Ousmane Sembene are powerful representations of the newly emerging black African cinema. In this interpretive study of his most significant films, Francoise Pfaff examines Sembene's pioneering efforts over the last two decades. While focusing primarily on the realistic and symbolic levels of his works, the stylistic and technical aspects are also examined. Pfaff discusses the aesthetic, sociopolitical, and metaphysical values of Sembene's oeuvre within its African context. His depiction of the tension between traditional and modern African life is explored. Pfaff includes film stills and excerpts from interviews with Sembene and other African filmmakers. She concludes with comments about Sembene's contributions to our intercultural heritage.

Source: Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue canadienne des études africaines

DOI: 10.2307/484715

Authors: Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Françoise Pfaff, Francoise Pfaff

Language: French

Topic: Cinema History and Criticism

Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W634624772

FWCI: 29.74

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Cited by: 39

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