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Desert Flower

By Sherry Hormann

2009

Drama

2h

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8.6/10

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2.8/5

Press

4.0/5

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Synopsis

Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at 13 when sold as 4th wife. She's maid at the Somalian embassy in London, then McDonald's, where she's discovered and becomes int'l top model. 1997, she speaks up against female genital mutilation.

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Community Reviews

Viewers are deeply moved by 'Desert Flower,' praising its emotional depth and the powerful portrayal of Waris Dirie's life, from her harrowing experiences in Somalia to her rise as a top model and activist against female genital mutilation. The film's raw and honest depiction of cultural practices like excision strikes a chord, making it both beautiful and heart-wrenching. Despite some criticism for lacking depth, the biopic's impactful storytelling and stunning performances leave a lasting impression.

👍 Powerful portrayal of Waris Dirie's life and activism.

👎 Some scenes, particularly of excision, are graphically intense.

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Casting

SH

Sherry Hormann

Director

Liya Kebede

Liya Kebede

Waris Dirie

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Marylin

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Terry Donaldson

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Lucinda

Craig Parkinson

Craig Parkinson

Neil

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Harold Jackson

Meera Syal

Meera Syal

Pushpa Patel

SO

Soraya Omar-Scego

Waris jeune

Teresa Churcher

Teresa Churcher

L'infirmière Anne

EC

Eckart Friz

Spike

AN

Anna Hilgedieck

Tilda

CH

Chris Wilson

Embassy Official

NI

Nick Raio

Chauffeur de camion

Eliezer Meyer

Eliezer Meyer

European Man

MA

Matt Kaufman

Burger Bar Manager

PR

Prashant Prabhakar

Kami

RO

Robert Robalino

AN

Andrew Yiallouros

Supporting Artist

GR

Grace Meurisse Francis

Chav

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