Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
1989
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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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Original language
German
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Festival History
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
