Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

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.

Director

Werner Herzog

Written by

Werner Herzog

Studio

France 2

Released

12 June 1989

Genres

Documentary