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Desert Flower

Desert Flower

The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Desert Flower
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2009-09-24
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 7.529/10 (441 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $14,682,943
  • Production Companies: Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Filmproduktion, MTM West Television & Film, Torus
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5763
  • Languages: English, French, Somali

Cast & Crew

Liya Kebede

Liya Kebede

as Waris Dirie

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

as Marylin

Craig Parkinson

Craig Parkinson

as Neil

Meera Syal

Meera Syal

as Pushpa Patel

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

as Harold Jackson

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

as Lucinda

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

as Terry Donaldson

Lucrezia Phantazia

Lucrezia Phantazia

as Girl in Boardinghouse

Soraya Omar-Scego

Soraya Omar-Scego

as Young Waris

Anna Hilgedieck

Anna Hilgedieck

as Girl in Shower

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Desert Flower Official Trailer {HD}

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookafricawildernesssupermodelsomaliabased on true storyvagabondunited nationswoman director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Flower?

Desert Flower is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2009-09-24.

Who are the main actors in Desert Flower?

The main cast includes Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal, Anthony Mackie, .

Where can I watch Desert Flower online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Desert Flower is available.

Is Desert Flower based on a true story?

The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.

What is the IMDb rating of Desert Flower?

Desert Flower has an IMDb rating of 7.529/10 based on 441 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Desert Flower?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $14,682,943 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Desert Flower?

The soundtrack was composed by Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Filmproduktion, MTM West Television & Film, Torus. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Desert Flower filmed?

Desert Flower was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Desert Flower?

The total runtime of Desert Flower is 120 minutes.

Is Desert Flower suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Desert Flower?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Desert Flower.

Does Desert Flower have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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