La Femme Volée

1980 • Directed by

Néna Baratier

Documentary

Appearance is of great importance to the Bororo, to the Wadaabe in particular. After the rainy season, the Wadaabe hold a gerewole at the home of a rich herdsman. This is a contest of beauty, dancing and elegance for the young men, who dance for four days and nights on end.