Documentary
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
User Score19 votes
72%7.2/10
Release1989→
Runtime0H 52M
LanguageGerman
StatusReleased
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast1
Full Cast & Crew (7)Media2
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Director
Werner Herzog
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Keywords
africa
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Countries:FranceGermany
Production:France 2Arion ProductionsCanal+Werner Herzog Filmproduktion