Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)

06/12/1989 (FR) • Documentary • 52m

Overview

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.

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)

06/12/1989 (FR) • 52m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

africa

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