Ceddo

1977 NR 1h 52m 6.6

In protest of forced conversion to Islam, the Ceddo (outsiders) kidnap King Demba War's daughter Princess Dior Yacine and hold her hostage.

The Ceddo 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. After trying to rescue the princess, various heirs to the throne are killed, and the King is murdered during the night. Eventually the kidnappers are killed and the princess is brought back to the village to confront the Imam, as all the villagers are being given Muslim names.

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Info about Ceddo

Studio(s): Sembene, Films Domireew

Originally Released: Jun 01, 1977

Production Country: Senegal

Genres: Drama

Ceddo: Where to Watch Online?

Currently you are able to watch "Ceddo" streaming on Max, The Criterion Channel.