''Niaye'' is a 1964 Senegalese

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directed by Sembène Ousmane. 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

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with the participation of the inhabitants of the village of Keur Haly Sarrata.

External links

* Senegalese drama films 1964 films 1964 short films 1964 drama films Senegalese short films {{Senegal-film-stub