Description
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.
Black girl / Borom Sarret
Screening on Saturday 8 June 2024 12.45–2.05pm
Mandabi
Screening on Saturday 8 June 2024 2.30–4pm
EmitaÏ
Screening on Sunday 9 June 2024 10.15am–12pm
Xala
Screening on Sunday 9 June 2024 12.30–2.35pm
Ceddo / Tauw
Screening on Monday 10 June 2024 10.15am–12.40pm
Guelwaar
Screening on Monday 10 June 2024 1–2.55pm
Camp De Thiaroye
Screening on Saturday 15 June 2024 10.30am-1.05pm
Moolaade/Niaye
Screening on Sunday 16 June 2024 10.30am-1.05pm
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Event date: Jun 8,9,10, 15 & 16
Ticket Price Information: $24.50 adult, $19.50 concession, $18 youth (17 and under)
Time(s): See website for details
Event Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Films: Film festivals, Films
Art exhibitions: Video
Other: Museum events