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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Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice)
Werner Herzog Director
Wodaabe- Herdsmen of the Sun Trailer
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun Trailer
Germany 12 June 1989
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1989 Canal+, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, France 2, Arion Productions.
