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.
You can stream Ceddo on Criterion Channel. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Ceddo was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
Ceddo runs for 1h 57min, and was released in 1978.
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