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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)

Documentary
Release Date: 1989, June 12
Directors: Werner Herzog
Countries: Germany, France
Production: France 2, Arion Productions, France 2, Arion Productions, Canal+, Canal+, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

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.

Keywords:

africa