Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
Movie
Type
1989
Year
52m
Runtime
★ 7.3
Rating
Documentary
Genre
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.
Where to watch
Cast
Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)