Desert Flower(2009)
The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.
Desert Flower 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, released on September 24, 2009 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson and Meera Syal. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 500 ratings.
- Director:
- Sherry Hormann
- Writers:
- Sherry Hormann, Waris Dirie, Smita Bhide
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Kelsch
- Production:
- Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Film, MTM West Television & Film, Dor Film, Bac Films
- Revenue:
- $14,682,943
- Status:
- Released
Desert Flower (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Desert Flower before you stream it.
Desert Flower Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liya Kebede
as Waris Dirie
Sally Hawkins
as Marylin
Craig Parkinson
as Neil
Meera Syal
as Pushpa Patel
Anthony Mackie
as Harold Jackson
Juliet Stevenson
as Lucinda
Timothy Spall
as Terry Donaldson
Lucrezia Phantazia
as Girl in Boardinghouse
Soraya Omar-Scego
as Young Waris
Anna Hilgedieck
as Girl in Shower
Matthew Alexander Kaufman
as Fastfood Manager
Prashant Prabhakar
as Kami
Key crew
Directed by Sherry Hormann, written by Sherry Hormann, Waris Dirie and Smita Bhide.
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Desert Flower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 500 ratings.
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Desert Flower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desert Flower online?
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Desert Flower (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Desert Flower?
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The main cast of Desert Flower (2009) includes Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal and Anthony Mackie. The film was directed by Sherry Hormann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desert Flower released?
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Desert Flower was released on September 24, 2009 and runs for 2h.
Is Desert Flower worth watching?
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Desert Flower (2009) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 500 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Desert Flower?
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Yes. The official Desert Flower trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.