Desert Flower

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

20092h 7m7.6(504 votes)

Drama

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.

Desert Flower (2009) is a drama film directed by Sherry Hormann. It stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, and Craig Parkinson. The film runs for 2 hours 7 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 504 votes.

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Director

Sherry Hormann

Cast

Liya Kebede

Waris Dirie

Sally Hawkins

Marylin

Craig Parkinson

Neil

Meera Syal

Pushpa Patel

Anthony Mackie

Harold Jackson

Juliet Stevenson

Lucinda

Timothy Spall

Terry Donaldson

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Is Desert Flower Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Flower

Where can I watch Desert Flower?

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Who stars in Desert Flower?

Desert Flower stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, and Meera Syal, and was directed by Sherry Hormann.

How long is Desert Flower?

Desert Flower has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.

When did Desert Flower come out?

Desert Flower was released in 2009.

What genre is Desert Flower?

Desert Flower is a drama film.

Is Desert Flower worth watching?

Desert Flower holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.