Saturday 18 December 2010
Wodaabe
Werner Herzog's short film Wodaabe about the Wodaabe tribesmen and women in Africa is hypnotic and jarring.The bizzarely intriguing facial expressions,striking attire, painted faces and incongruous music makes me want to watch it repeatedly. I feel like there are layers upon layers to unravel, not just about the people but the gaze on them. Herzog's gaze, that of the fascinated white man studying African people through the lens and all the issues of power and ownership of stories surrounding it.They are part of the fulani tribe who are physically stunning people. I love that they consider themselves herdsmen of the sun, it's aptly poetic.
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So interesting and well done. Love the version of Ave Maria playing in the background.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just? Every time I watch it, I see a different layer. Fascinating and that version of Ave Maria makes it even more atmospheric.
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