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Born in 1923, Ousmane Semb\u00e8ne\u2019s political discipline begins by being expelled from colonial school for indiscipline and continued into adulthood as an active militant in the labor movement where he organized African dock workers. Going on to become a talented and acclaimed writer, Semb\u00e8ne pivots at age 40 to filmmaking after realizing it would be a better tool to mobilize the pre-literate exploited masses. After studying at the Gorky school in Moscow, Semb\u00e8ne returns to Senegal to make the shorts \u201cBorom Sarret\u201d and \u201cNiaye\u201d along with his debut feature, Black Girl<\/em>. Winner of the Jean Vigo prize at Cannes, the film explores themes of domination and legacy within the African French colonies. With many countries on the horizon of a new independent world, films like Emita\u00ef <\/em>and Camp de Thiaroye <\/em>examine the growing pains of political independence and a Senegal coming into its own as a nation. Continuing to document the struggle against European colonialism, Ceddo<\/em>, often called his masterpiece, was briefly banned in Senegal, along with Xala,<\/em> for being overly critical of the government. Both Ceddo<\/em> and Guel Waar<\/em> touch on the influence of religion, mainly Christianity and Islam, in the region to create a powerful evocation of African experience. Along with political themes, he also created powerful social commentaries of contemporary Senegalese life with films like \u201cTauw,\u201d Mandabi<\/em>, Moolaad\u00e9<\/em>, and Faat Kine<\/em>, which weigh African tradition and western values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semb\u00e8ne\u2019s creativity, longevity, and spirit of rebellion shaped African cinema and continue to influence new generations of filmmakers. The endurance of his work lies not only with the still relevant social and political themes, but also with his ability to create a strong and powerful film language of textured miracles that continue to speak to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following films are currently scheduled in this series: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceddo<\/em> \u2013 September 9, 2023 \u2013 7:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xala<\/em> \u2013 September 16, 2023 \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTauw\u201d \/ Mandabi <\/em>\u2013 September 17, 2023 \u2013 7:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNiyae\u201d \/ Black Girl<\/em> \u2013 September 23, 2023 \u2013 1:00pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moolaad\u00e9 <\/em>\u2013 October 11, 2023 \u2013 7:00pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBorom Sarret\u201d \/ Emita\u00ef<\/em> \u2013 October 14, 2023 \u2013 1:00pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guelwaar<\/em> \u2013 October 19, 2023 \u2013 7:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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