Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)

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.

Release: Jun 12, 1989

Duration: 52m

Genres: Documentary

Actors: Werner Herzog

Director: Werner Herzog

IMDb: 7.2/10