See a retrospective of films by groundbreaking Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembène at the Art Gallery of New South Wales as part of the 71st Sydney Film Festival.
Sembène is one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. Often regarded as ‘the father of African cinema’ and the creator of the first-ever African-language feature film, Sembène ushered in a new wave of African cinema. Sincere, empowering and visually spectacular, his films captured the everyday lives of Senegalese people whilst sharply critiquing the legacy of colonialism in his country.
A huge influence on the filmmakers of today, including Martin Scorsese, Sembène changed world cinema forever. With these films rarely screened, and seldom streamed, this is your only chance to experience his seminal filmography.
Presented by Sydney Film Festival in association with ACMI.
Various times
Art Gallery Road Australia
