

1989
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.
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 19 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.



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