Ceddo(1978)
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.
Ceddo (1978) is a drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, released on February 16, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Mamadou Dioumé, Tabata Ndiaye, Moustapha Yade and Ismaila Diagne. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Ousmane Sembène
- Writers:
- Ousmane Sembène
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Carestan
- Composer:
- Manu Dibango
- Production:
- Filmi Domirev, Ministère de la Coopération
- Status:
- Released
Ceddo (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ceddo before you stream it.
Ceddo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mamadou Dioumé
as Prince Biram Ngone Thioub
- Tabata Ndiaye
Tabata Ndiaye
as Princess Dior Yacine
- Moustapha Yade
Moustapha Yade
as Madir Fatim Fall
- Ismaila Diagne
Ismaila Diagne
as Ceddo Kidnapper
- Matoura Dia
Matoura Dia
as King
- Omar Gueye
Omar Gueye
as Jaraaf the King's Mediator
- Nar Modou
Nar Modou
as Mugis / Saxewar the Warrior
- Ousmane Camara
Ousmane Camara
as Fara Diogomay the Elder Ceddo / Ousmane
- Alioune Fall
Alioune Fall
as Fall the Seed of the Dynasty
Makhouredia Gueye
as King Demba War Thioub
- Mamadou Sy
Mamadou Sy
- Mody Gueye
Mody Gueye
Key crew
Directed by Ousmane Sembène, written by Ousmane Sembène.
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Ceddo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 36 ratings.
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Ceddo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ceddo online?
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Ceddo (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ceddo?
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The main cast of Ceddo (1978) includes Mamadou Dioumé, Tabata Ndiaye, Moustapha Yade, Ismaila Diagne and Matoura Dia. The film was directed by Ousmane Sembène. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ceddo released?
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Ceddo was released on February 16, 1978 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Ceddo worth watching?
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Ceddo (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ceddo?
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Yes. The official Ceddo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.