Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
Herzog's documentary of the Wodaabe people of the Sahara/Sahel region. Particular attention is given to the tribe's spectacular courtship rituals and 'beauty pageants', where eligible young men strive to outshine each other and attract mates by means of lavish makeup, posturing and facial movements.
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 12, 1989
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
72%
Original Title
Wodaabe - Die Hirten der Sonne. Nomaden am Südrand der Sahara
Production Companies
France 2, Arion Productions, Canal+
Director
Werner Herzog
Description
Herzog's documentary of the Wodaabe people of the Sahara/Sahel region. Particular attention is given to the tribe's spectacular courtship rituals and 'beauty pageants', where eligible young men strive to outshine each other and attract mates by means of lavish makeup, posturing and facial movements.
