Ceddo
Synopsis
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.
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Ceddo (1977) (Ousmane Sembène) We do not want to Convert to Islam !
Type: Clip • Published 2010-06-20
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Mamadou Dioumé
Prince Biram Ngone Thioub
Tabata Ndiaye
Princess Dior Yacine
Moustapha Yade
Madir Fatim Fall
Ismaila Diagne
Ceddo Kidnapper
Matoura Dia
King
Omar Gueye
Jaraaf the King's Mediator
Nar Modou
Mugis / Saxewar the Warrior
Ousmane Camara
Fara Diogomay the Elder Ceddo / Ousmane
Alioune Fall
Fall the Seed of the Dynasty
Makhouredia Gueye
King Demba War Thioub
Mamadou Sy
Mody Gueye
Samba Touré
Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales
Pierre Orma
Priest
Eloi Coly
Marek Tollik
Clarice Diop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
- Screenplay & Story
- Ousmane Sembène
- Original Score
- Manu Dibango
- Original Title
- Ceddo
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, English, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Filmi Domirev, Ministère de la Coopération
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Manu Dibango
Georges Carestan, Bara Diokhane, Orlando Lopez, Seydina D. Saye
Florence Eymon, Dominique Blain
Department Leadership Roster
Ousmane Sembène
Director
Ousmane Sembène
Writer
Georges Carestan
Director of Photography
Manu Dibango
Original Music Composer
Florence Eymon
Editor
Bara Diokhane
Director of Photography
Orlando Lopez
Director of Photography
Seydina D. Saye
Director of Photography
Dominique Blain
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ceddo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Ceddo includes Mamadou Dioumé, Tabata Ndiaye, Moustapha Yade, Ismaila Diagne, Matoura Dia.
When was Ceddo released and how long is it?
Ceddo was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Ceddo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ceddo was composed by Manu Dibango.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ceddo?
Ceddo holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).