Niaye

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

Niaye
Directed by	Ousmane Sembène
Written by	Ousmane Sembène
Based on	Vehi-Ciosane ou Blanche-Genèse
Starring	Sow Astou Ndiaye Mame Dia Modo Séne
Cinematography	Georges Caristan
Edited by	André Gaudier
Music by	Fatou Casset Kèba Faye
Production company	Films Domirev
Release date	1964 (1964)
Running time	29 minutes
Country	Senegal
Language	French

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.

External links

• Niaye at IMDb