Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
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.
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- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Title
- Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Fulah
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- France 2, Arion Productions, Canal+, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Maximiliane Mainka
Patrick Sandrin
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Patrick Sandrin
Producer
Maximiliane Mainka
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1989
1989
Werner Herzog
Films directed by Werner Herzog (Wikidata P57, Q44131).
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What is Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun about?
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.
Who directed Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
The principal cast of Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun includes Werner Herzog.
When was Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun released and how long is it?
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 52m.