Cédric Ido

Cédric Ido (born 22 October 1980) is a Burkinabe-French director, writer and actor. 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.

Cédric Ido
Born (1980-10-22) 22 October 1980
Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, France
Occupation(s)Writer, Director, Actor
Years active2006–present

In 2015 he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for best short film with Twaaga, 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, and Hasaki Ya Suda.

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