Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
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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.

Overview

Release Date
Jun 12, 1989
Original Title
Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
Runtime
52 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
de
Production Companies
France 2, Arion Productions, Canal+
Production Countries
France, Germany, Mali, Niger