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Mar 31, 2011 · Desert Flower movie review & film summary (2011) | Roger Ebert. 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.
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.
Desert Flower. 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...
Desert Flower. After escaping a horrible brutality, Waris flees Somalia to London, where she is befriended by an aspiring ballerina, Marilyn (Hawkins).
Oct 9, 2009 · 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.
About this movie. 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...
