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Sep 24, 2009 · Desert Flower: Directed by Sherry Hormann. With Soraya Omar-Scego, Idriss Abdillahi Houfaneh, Awa Saïd Darar, Roun Daher Aïnan. Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at thirteen when sold to be a mans fourth wife.
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.
Apr 1, 2021 · 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, wher...
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.
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The autobiography of a Somalian nomad circumcised at 3 and sold in marriage at 13, who fled from Africa a while later and finally became an American supermodel and is now, at age 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation (FGM). — Athina-90.
Desert Flower. DRAMA. Her story touched the hearts of millions: Waris Dirie's book Desert Flower, which recounts her incredible journey from an African nomad to an international top model, became a worldwide bestseller with more than 11 million copies sold.
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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. Sherry Hormann. Director. Waris Dirie.
Desert Flower. After escaping a horrible brutality, Waris flees Somalia to London, where she is befriended by an aspiring ballerina, Marilyn (Hawkins). Waris finds work as a cleaner, and soon her striking beauty captures the attention of a top photographer (Spall), who - together with a feisty agent (Stevenson) - turns her into fashion's next ...
