Desert Flower 2009
“The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.”
What is Desert Flower?
Desert Flower is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 24, 2009
- Studios
- Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Filmproduktion
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Desert Flower is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Filmproduktion. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Somali girl's journey from forced marriage to global supermodel and UN advocate.”
- Based on Waris Dirie's real-life autobiography
- Strong performances by Liya Kebede and Sally Hawkins
- Highlights the fight against female genital mutilation
- Lengthy runtime may feel slow for some viewers
- Harsh realities depicted may be unsettling for sensitive audiences
Watch it if you are interested in true stories of resilience and advocacy against female genital mutilation.
The film contains mature themes and graphic depictions of abuse, making it unsuitable for young children.
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Is Desert Flower based on a true story?
Yes, it is adapted from the autobiography of Somali model Waris Dirie.
Who plays the lead role?
Liya Kebede portrays Waris Dirie in the film.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 9, 2009.
What issues does the film address?
It deals with forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and women's rights advocacy.
What is the film’s runtime?
The film runs approximately two hours.
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