Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature
Abstract
The ethics and aesthetics of the films and novels of Sembène reflect the axiological principles of his work. Sembène’s impact can be felt throughout as his practice in both cinema and literature helped redefi ne the features of the African novel and film. For him, writing was fed by the experiences, however painful, of workers of diverse origins attempting to survive their difficult conditions. His novels reveal the agony of this world but also various opportunities for self realization among his characters. Such practice, born out of the sweat, resistance and determination of men and women eking out their living, did not preclude artistic expression. Music, compelling images and engaging narratives have established Sembène as a foremost artist.
Recommended Citation
Case, Frederic Ivor
(2008)
"L’éthique et l’esthétique chez Ousmane Sembéne,"
Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature: Vol. 71:
No.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/pf/vol71/iss1/9
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