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.
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)
Werner Herzog
At a glance
Countries
France, Germany
Ratings
TMDB users
7.3/10
21 votes
Rating consensus
73/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~73/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)
Werner Herzog
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