'' Borom Sarret '' or '' The Wagoner '' ( ) is a 1963 film by Senegalese director Ousmane Sembène , the first film over which he had full control . It is often considered the first film ever made in Africa by a black African . It is 18 minutes long and tells a story about a cart driver in Dakar . The film illustrates the poverty in Africa , showing that independence has not solved the problems of its people . It was shown as part of the Cannes Classics section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
2013 Cannes Film Festival
2013 Cannes Film Festival
Borom Sarret