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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

★ 7.3/10•1989•52m•Documentary

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.

Werner Herzog · Director

Werner Herzog · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime52m
LanguageDE
Release DateJun 12, 1989

Actors

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

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