Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun

Synopsis

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.

CAST

Werner Herzog

Director

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

Werner Herzog

Director

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)