Waris Dirie
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Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at 13 to escape an arranged marriage. She's becomes a cleaner at the Somali embassy in London then McDonald's, where she's discovered and becomes an int'l...
- 128 min
- 848.8K
- Somali Cents
Desert Flower is a 2009 German biographical film directed by Sherry Hormann. It stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins and Craig Parkinson, and is based on the Somali-born model Waris Dirie's autobiography.
Sep 24, 2009 · Based on the autobiography of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who became a supermodel and a UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. The film follows her journey from childhood to adulthood, from Africa to Europe, and from oppression to empowerment.
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- Biography, Drama
- Sherry Hormann
- 2009-09-24
Desert Flower is a 2009 biographical drama film based on the autobiography of a Somalian nomad who became a supermodel and a UN spokeswoman. Find out where to watch it online, rent it, or buy it on DVD or Blu-ray.
Dec 11, 2020 · Watch Desert Flower (2009) Trailer on The Match Factory »Desert Flower« recounts Waris Dirie's fascinating path from the deserts of Africa to the catwalks of the world.
- 2 min
- 1702
- The Match Factory
A biographical film about Waris Dirie, a Somalian model and activist who escaped from a forced marriage and became a UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. The plot follows her journey from childhood to fame and advocacy, with some gaps and trivia.
Liya Kebede stars as Waris Dirie, a Somali nomad who became a top model and activist. The film, based on her bestselling book, follows her journey from Africa to Europe and beyond.
