Ceddo (1978)
The Ceddo people try to preserve their traditional African culture against the onslaught of Islam, Christianity, and the slave trade. When King Demba War sides with the Muslims, the Ceddo kidnap his daughter, Princess Dior Yacine, to protest their forcible conversion to Islam.
Director: Ousmane Sembène
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: February 16, 1978
Cast
- Mamadou Dioumé - Prince Biram
- Ousmane Sembène - Ibrahima
- Tabata Ndiaye - Princess Dior
- Moustapha Yade - Madir Fatim Fall
- Ismaila Diagne - The Kidnapper
- Matoura Dia - The King
- Omar Gueye - Jaraaf (as Oumar Gueye)
- Nar Modou - Saxewar
- Ousmane Camara - Diogomay
Screenplay
Music: Manu Dibango
Cinematography: Georges Carestan
Editing: Florence Eymon
Production: Sembene, Films Domireew
Country: Senegal
Language: Wolof, Français, English, العربية
Original Language: wo
Keywords
muslim, kidnapping, jihad, paganism, slave trade, tribal warfare, religious intolerance, 17th century, religious persecution, religious freedom, african christianity, traditional values, religious fanaticism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ceddo about?
- The Ceddo people try to preserve their traditional African culture against the onslaught of Islam, Christianity, and the slave trade. When King Demba War sides with the Muslims, the Ceddo kidnap his daughter, Princess Dior Yacine, to protest their forcible conversion to Islam.
- Who directed Ceddo?
- Ceddo was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
- Who stars in Ceddo?
- Ceddo stars Mamadou Dioumé, Ousmane Sembène, Tabata Ndiaye, Moustapha Yade, Ismaila Diagne, Matoura Dia.
- How long is Ceddo?
- Ceddo has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Ceddo?
- Ceddo is a Drama film.
- Where was Ceddo produced?
- Ceddo was produced in Senegal.