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Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

1989

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

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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0hrs 52mins

Documentary

June 12, 1989

7.3

IMDb

Language

German

Status

Released

Title:

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

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.

Genres:

Documentary

Languages:

German, French, Fulah

Runtime:

0hrs 52mins

Country Origin:

DE

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