Drama · France · 1964 · 35m

Niaye

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Director
Ousmane Sembène
Cast
Serigne Sow as The Shoemaker Astou Ndiaye as The Young Girl Mame Dia as The Mother Modo Séne as The Soldier
Crew
Georges Carestan — Director of Photography André Gaudier — Editor Ousmane Sembène — Writer Ousmane Sembène — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
scandalincestteenage pregnancyshort film
Key Collaborators
Ousmane Sembène Director Georges Carestan Director of Photography André Gaudier Editor Ousmane Sembène Writer Ousmane Sembène Producer
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