Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
1989, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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- Released
- 12 June 1989
- Original title
- Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun runs 52 minutes (0h 52m).
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
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Who directed Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Werner Herzog.