Niaye (1964)
Adapted from "Vehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse," this short drama portrays a Senegalese village thrown into crisis by the pregnancy of a young girl, revealing deeper patterns of moral and social breakdown.
- Date of release
- 1964-01-02
- TMDB
- 7.3 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 35m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
Casting
- Serigne Sow — The Shoemaker
- Astou Ndiaye — The Young Girl
- Mame Dia — The Mother
- Modo Séne — The Soldier
Interesting facts
Niaye is a 1964 Senegalese short drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène. It is an adaptation of Vehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse.
Production notes
The film was shot on 16 mm film with the participation of the inhabitants of the village of Keur Haly Sarrata.
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