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.

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Release Date

June 12, 1989

Status

Released

Original Title

Wodaabe - Die Hirten der Sonne. Nomaden am Südrand der Sahara

Runtime

52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French, Fulah, German