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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 · 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.
Apr 1, 2021 · 10K. 779K views 3 years ago. 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...
Mar 31, 2011 · Reviews. A brave and beautiful victim. Roger Ebert March 31, 2011. Tweet. Liya Kebede in "Desert Flower." Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "Desert Flower" tells an extraordinary story in an ordinary way. It has a compelling message and surrounds it with biopic scenes that appear to be brought in from a different kind of movie.
Summaries. Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at thirteen when sold to be a mans fourth wife. She works as a maid at the Somalian embassy in London, then in a McDonald's where she's discovered and becomes an international top model. Then, in 1997 she speaks up against female genital mutilation.
Available on iTunes. 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.
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. Based on her world...
