Ceddo

[1978, Movie, NR, 120 mins]

Ceddo: Review

In turn-of-the century Senegal, the local king becomes a convert to Islam and, under the influence of a Moslem adviser, disbands the little Catholic church in the village of the Ceddo. The people resist this change just as they resisted the Christian missionaries before, going to the length of kidnapping the king's daughter. Most of the film consists of meetings between different factions and groups, all conducted according to ancient tribal customs. This film was banned in ... read more

Ceddo: Cast & Details

Year: 1978
Rated NR

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Cast
Tabara Ndiaye: Princess Dior
Moutapha Yade: Madir Fatim Fall
Ismaila Diagne: The Kidnaper
Makoura Dia: The King
Ousmane Sembene: A Ceddo Renamed Ibrahima

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