Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun 1989 Directed by Werner Herzog Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne

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.

Country Germany

Production Countries France , Germany , Mali , Niger

Language German

Spoken Languages French , Fulah , German

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Canal+ , France 2 , Arion Productions

Release Date 12 June 1989

52 mins