Desert Flower
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Sherry Hormann
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Liya KebedeWaris Dirie
Sally HawkinsMarylin
Craig ParkinsonNeil
Meera SyalPushpa Patel
Anthony MackieHarold Jackson
Juliet StevensonLucinda
Timothy SpallTerry Donaldson
Lucrezia PhantaziaGirl in Boardinghouse
Soraya Omar-ScegoYoung Waris
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Desert Flower released?
- Desert Flower was released on September 24, 2009.
- How long is Desert Flower?
- Desert Flower has a runtime of 2h 0m.
- Where can I track Desert Flower?
- You can track Desert Flower on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












