Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)
• June 12th, 1989 • 0h 52min
Documentary
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.
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