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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

1989 · Movie · 50 min · ★ 7.3

Documentary

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.

Also known as Wodaabe- Herdsmen of the Sun

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Details
Original title
Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
Years
1989
Release date
1989-06-12
Language
German
Runtime
50 min
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (21 votes)

Themes

  • africa

Cast & crew

Directed by Werner Herzog