Documentary · France · 1989 · 52m

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
Key Collaborators
Follow the Thread

Werner Herzog directed Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Agent-readable