Niaye
1964, French. Directed by Ousmane Sembène.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Niaye is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 2 January 1964
- Country
- France, Senegal
- Written by
- Ousmane Sembène
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Niaye runs 35 minutes (0h 35m).
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Niaye is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Niaye?
Niaye (1964) was directed by Ousmane Sembène and stars Serigne Sow, Astou Ndiaye, Mame Dia.