Movie

Sembene!

★ 7.0(8)20151h 22m

Sembene! is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Director: Samba Gadjigo, Jason Silverman
Release date: 2015-01-23
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Senegal
Studio: Impact Partners

Sembene! — trailer

About Sembene!

Sembene! is a 2015 movie in the History and Documentary genres, directed by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman, starring Ousmane Sembène and Mbissine Thérèse Diop. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sembene! in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Meet Ousmane Sembene, the African freedom fighter who used stories as his weapon.

Cast

Ousmane Sembène

Himself (archive footage)

Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Diouana (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sembene! in United States?+

In United States, Sembene! is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Sembene! on Netflix?+

Sembene! is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Sembene!?+

Sembene! has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Sembene!?+

Sembene! stars Ousmane Sembène and Mbissine Thérèse Diop.

When did Sembene! come out?+

Sembene! is a 2015 movie directed by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman.

What genre is Sembene!?+

Sembene! is History and Documentary film.

Who directed Sembene!?+

Sembene! was directed by Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman.