Cédric Ido (born 22 October 1980) is a French-Burkinabe director, writer and actor.[1] He grew up in Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, a small suburban town near Paris and in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso during Thomas Sankara’s revolution. His directing works have been exhibited worldwide in film festivals such as Seattle, Dubai and Venice.[2]
Cédric Ido | |
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| Born | (1980-10-22) 22 October 1980 (age 41) Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, France |
| Occupation | Writer, Director, Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
In 2015 he won the African Movie Academy Awards[3] for best short film with Twaaga,[4] which takes place in Burkina Faso during Thomas Sankara's revolution. He has directed his brother, actor Jacky Ido, on a number of films including Chateau,[5][6] and Hasaki Ya Suda.[7]
| Year | Film | Writer | Director | Notes |
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| 2022 | Oussekine | Tv Series | ||
| 2017 | Chateau | Feature Film | ||
| 2013 | Twaaga | Short Film | ||
| 2011 | Hasaki Ya Suda | Short Film | ||
| 2009 | Un 'Stains' de musique | Documentary | ||