Sembene! (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2015, Sembene! is a history and documentary film directed by Samba Gadjigo, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.
Who’s in it. Sembene! stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop as Diouana (archive footage) and Ousmane Sembène as Himself (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sembene! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sembene! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sembene! tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sembene! (2015)?
- In US, Sembene! is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sembene! worth watching?
- Sembene! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sembene!?
- Sembene! stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop and Ousmane Sembène.
- When was Sembene! released?
- Sembene! was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.