Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun - 1989

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.

52min
1989
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

Cast

Werner Herzog profile pictureWerner HerzogNarrator (voice)

About Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun 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.

Runtime: 52min

Extra details

Original Title: Wodaabe - Die Hirten der Sonne. Nomaden am Südrand der Sahara
Original Language: German
Directed By: Werner Herzog
Production Companies
France 2Arion ProductionsCanal+