Borom Sarret

A day in the life of a coachman who is deceived by his passengers: BOROM SARRET is considered the first film to be made in Africa by a black African - a milestone with an unmistakable message.

30 years later, Sembène is a role model, a beacon, the ‘father of African cinema’. This portrait not only sheds light on his political and artistic world view, but also shows him in his encounters with young filmmakers. (Florian Widegger)

Director: Ousmane Sembène
Country: Senegal
Year: 1963
With: Ly Abdoulaye, Albourah
Format: DCP, b/w
Version: French original version with German subtitles
Length: 20 min

Sembène: The Making of African Cinema
Director: Manthia Diawara, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Country: GB
Year: 1994
With: Ousmane Sembène
Format: DCP, colour
Version: French original version with English subtitles
Length: 60 min