Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

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Released June 12, 1989

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

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    France 2

    Germany

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    Arion Productions

    Germany

  • logo for Canal+

    Canal+

    Germany

  • logo for Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

    Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

    Germany

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