Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun(1989)
Wodaabe – Die Hirten der Sonne
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun 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.
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on June 12, 1989 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Werner Herzog. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Patrick Sandrin
- Production:
- France 2, Arion Productions, Canal+, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Patrick Sandrin.
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 21 ratings.
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun online?
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun?
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The main cast of Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) includes Werner Herzog. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun released?
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun was released on June 12, 1989 and runs for 52m.
Is Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun worth watching?
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Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun (1989) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.