I found out about this Senegalese (in West Africa) film in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, there were very few critics reviews to read about it, so I had to judge it for myself, directed by Ousmane Sembène (Moolaadé). Basically the story is set in the 17th century in Senegal, after the establishment of a European presence in the area, but before the imposition of direct French colonial administration. The Ceddo ("commoners") try to preserve their traditional African culture against the onslaught of Islam, Christianity, and the slave trade. Local king Demba (Matoura Dia) is siding with the Muslims, in protest against the forced conversion to Islam, the Ceddo abduct his daughter, Princess Dior Yacine (Tabata Ndiaye). Various heirs to the throne are killed when trying to rescue the kidnapped princess, and Demba War is killed during the night. Eventually the kidnappers are killed, and the princess is brought back to the village to confront the religious leader, just as all the villagers are being given Muslim names. The princess is the catalyst in a power struggle involving guardians of tradition, missionaries, and slave traders. Also starring Mamadou Dioumé as Prince Biram, Omar Gueye as Jaraaf and Ismaila Diagne as the Kidnapper. The film was banned in Senegal for its presentation of the conflicts between the Islamic and Christian religions and ethnic and traditional beliefs. To be honest, I couldn't follow the full story, because the action was so slow, for me it was worth seeing for the landscapes and African culture, mostly it was boring, but not a terrible drama. Okay!