Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: June 12, 1989
Cast
- Werner Herzog - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Maximiliane Mainka
Production: France 2, Arion Productions, Canal+
Country: France, Germany, Mali, Niger
Language: Deutsch, Français, Fulfulde
Original Language: de
Keywords
africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun about?
- 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.
- Who directed Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
- Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun was directed by Werner Herzog.
- Who stars in Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
- Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun stars Werner Herzog.
- How long is Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
- Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
- Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun produced?
- Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun was produced in France, Germany, Mali, Niger.