Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
movie

Released June 12, 1989
Genres:
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
0h 52m
Origin Country
Germany
Original Language
German
Original Title
Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
Status
Released
Production Countries
- France
- Germany
Spoken Languages
- Deutsch (German)
- Français (French)
- Fulfulde (Fulah)
Production Companies

France 2
Germany
- no logo available
Arion Productions
Germany

Canal+
Germany

Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Germany



