Herdsmen of the Sun (1989)
24 Dec 1989 • Documentary • 0h 52m
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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French, German, Peul
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France, West Germany
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