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Desert Flower
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Desert Flower

2009 · 120 min Drama
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Sherry Hormann

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Liya Kebede

Liya Kebede

Waris Dirie

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Marylin

Craig Parkinson

Craig Parkinson

Neil

Meera Syal

Meera Syal

Pushpa Patel

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Harold Jackson

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Lucinda

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Terry Donaldson

Lucrezia Phantazia

Lucrezia Phantazia

Girl in Boardinghouse

Soraya Omar-Scego

Soraya Omar-Scego

Young Waris

Anna Hilgedieck

Anna Hilgedieck

Girl in Shower

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