Desert Flower(2009)
“The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.”
Overview
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
Director
Sherry Hormann
Studio
Backup Media
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Liya Kebede
as Waris Dirie
Sally Hawkins
as Marylin
Craig Parkinson
as Neil
Meera Syal
as Pushpa Patel
Anthony Mackie
as Harold Jackson
Juliet Stevenson
as Lucinda
Timothy Spall
as Terry Donaldson
Lucrezia Phantazia
as Girl in Boardinghouse
Soraya Omar-Scego
as Young Waris
Anna Hilgedieck
as Girl in Shower
Matthew Alexander Kaufman
as Fastfood Manager
Prashant Prabhakar
as Kami
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Backup Media • Desert Flower • Majestic Filmproduktion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desert Flower?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Desert Flower (2009).
What is Desert Flower about?▼
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
Who directed Desert Flower?▼
Desert Flower was directed by Sherry Hormann and released in 2009. It is a drama film.
How long is Desert Flower?▼
Desert Flower has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Desert Flower?▼
The cast of Desert Flower includes Liya Kebede as Waris Dirie, Sally Hawkins as Marylin, Craig Parkinson as Neil, Meera Syal as Pushpa Patel, Anthony Mackie as Harold Jackson and more.
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