
Presented by ACMI in association with the Sydney Film Festival
Borom Sarret
When
Thu 13 Jun 2024
See below for additional related events
Ousmane Sembène’s debut film is often hailed as one of the most significant short films ever made – and one that paved the way for African cinema.
Borom Sarret (Wolof name for 'wagoner') is the story of a poor cart driver who loses almost everything he owns in a single day. He offers people rides into town, and only sometimes do they pay him the fare. He gets confronted by a rich customer demanding to be taken to a suburb where horse driven carts are prohibited and inevitably the police stop him and confiscate his cart.
Ousmane Sembène’s portrait of a working man recalls neorealist classics such as Bicycle Thieves and marked the arrival of a major new talent.
– Keith Shiri, Curator
Focus on Ousmane Sembène (Thu 13 Jun – Sun 30 Jun 2024)
There are no upcoming related events at this time.
Multi-Session Passes
See more films in this program for less
3-Session Passes
Full $45, Concession $39, Member $33
6-Session Passes
Full $84, Concession $72, Member $66


ACMI Membership
Experience ACMI in the very best way. Get a range of discounts and invitations to exclusive previews.

Stories & Ideas
Go behind the screens. Discover articles, interviews and more about trailblazers past and present.