Niaye

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.