Where can I watch Niaye (1964)?

In US, Niaye is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Niaye worth watching?

Niaye holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Niaye stars Sow, Astou Ndiaye, Mame Dia and Modo Séne.

FeatureDrama

1964 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1964, Niaye is a drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, running about 35 minutes.

What it’s about. The pregnancy of a young girl scandalizes her community.

Who’s in it. Niaye stars Sow as The Shoemaker, Astou Ndiaye as The Young Girl, Mame Dia as The Mother and Modo Séne as The Soldier.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Niaye sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Niaye page.

If you liked it. Fans of Niaye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Where can I watch Niaye (1964)?: In US, Niaye is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Niaye worth watching?: Niaye holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Niaye?: Niaye stars Sow, Astou Ndiaye, Mame Dia and Modo Séne.