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Friday 6 February 2026

Ceddo
12 | Senegal | 1977 | Wolof, subtitled | 116 mins
Director: Ousmane Sembène
This Senegalese classic depicts resistance against forced religious conversion and European colonisation. Through the eyes of the Ceddo people, Ousmane Sembène weaves a powerful tale of identity, sovereignty, and cultural erosion, offering bold political commentary wrapped in rich historical drama.
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A multilayered epic exploring tensions between tradition, religion, and freedom. - Criterion Collection summary
A courageous decolonial masterpiece. - Sight & Sound (BFI)
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