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1964 Senegalese film
Niaye
Directed byOusmane Sembène
Written byOusmane Sembène
Based onVehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse
StarringSow
Astou Ndiaye
Mame Dia
Modo Séne
CinematographyGeorges Caristan
Edited byAndré Gaudier
Music byFatou Casset
Kèba Faye
Production
company
Films Domirev
Release date
  • 1964 (1964)
Running time29 minutes
CountrySenegal
LanguageFrench

Niaye is a 1964 Senegalese short drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène. It is an adaptation of Vehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse.

Plot summary

The pregnancy of a young girl scandalizes her community.

Cast

  • Sow as the Shoemaker
  • Astou Ndiaye as the Griote
  • Mame Dia as the Mother
  • Modo Séne as the Soldier

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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