CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 0h 52m

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

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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.

Directed byWerner Herzog

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 52m
Language
DE
Released
June 12, 1989
Studios
France 2Canal+Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Written by
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Produced by
Patrick Sandrin

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