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Niaye

Senegal • 1964

Director

Ousmane Sembène

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Synopsis

The pregnancy of a young girl scandalizes her community.

Watch on Criterion

Synopsis

The pregnancy of a young girl scandalizes her community.

Credits

Crew

DirectorOusmane Sembène

WriterOusmane Sembène

CinematographerGeorges Carestan

ComposerFatou Casset, Kèba Faye

EditorAndré Gaudier

ProducerOusmane Sembène

Cast

Serigne Sowas The Shoemaker

Astou Ndiayeas The Young Girl

Mame Diaas The Mother

as The Soldier

Niaye (1964) | Criteria