Desert Flower 2009
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SplatThe 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Waris Dirie
as Marylin
as Neil
as Pushpa Patel
as Harold Jackson
as Lucinda
as Terry Donaldson
as Girl in Boardinghouse
as Young Waris
as Girl in Shower
Director:
Writer:
Waris Dirie, Smita Bhide, Sherry Hormann
Stars:
Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal, Anthony Mackie, Juliet Stevenson, Timothy Spall, Lucrezia Phantazia, Soraya Omar-Scego, Anna Hilgedieck,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
120 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Desert Flower
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
WD
SB
Cast
as Waris Dirie
as Marylin
as Neil
as Pushpa Patel
as Harold Jackson
as Lucinda
as Terry Donaldson
as Girl in Boardinghouse
as Young Waris
as Girl in Shower
as Fastfood Manager
as Kami
as Simon
as Nurse Anne
as Doctor
as Truck Driver New York
as Journalist
as Little Waris
as Home Office Detective
as Spike
as Make Up Artist
as Immigration Officer
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