FEATURE FILM / 1989

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

★ 7.30h 52mDocumentary

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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Director

Werner Herzog

Status

Released

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Werner Herzog

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