Herdsmen of the Sun
Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
Germany • 1989
Director
Synopsis
Werner Herzog travels to the Sahel region of central Africa to document the unique courtship rituals of the nomadic Wodaabe tribe, whose men paint themselves in makeup and engage in an elaborate beauty pageant in hopes of attracting a mate. With rare intimacy, Herzog offers fascinating insight into a culture that continues to celebrate its own beauty standards.
Synopsis
Werner Herzog travels to the Sahel region of central Africa to document the unique courtship rituals of the nomadic Wodaabe tribe, whose men paint themselves in makeup and engage in an elaborate beauty pageant in hopes of attracting a mate. With rare intimacy, Herzog offers fascinating insight into a culture that continues to celebrate its own beauty standards.
Credits
Crew
Cast
Werner Herzogas Narrator (voice)