Wodaabe - Die Hirten der Sonne. Nomaden am S�drand der Sahara (Herdsmen of the Sun) (1989)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1989 Wide

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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.

Unrated, 43 min.

Documentary, Art House & International, Special Interest

Directed By: Werner Herzog

Written By: Werner Herzog

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1989 Wide

On DVD: Mar 23, 1992

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Another cool Herzog documentary.

November 25, 2010

Hans J. Ei�isgar�

Another excellent Documentary directed by the Master Herzog who shows the Ancient Culture of the Wodaabe who lives as Herdsmann south of the Sahara and are a Matrichal Culture Men make them pretty for the Women who pick them great Pictures of the Culture & Nature and a bombastic Soundtrack.

July 25, 2010