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Desert Flower

2009, Movie, 2h

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.

Country: United Kingdom,Austria,Germany

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Critic Roger Ebert

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Sally Hawkins and Timothy Spall, familiar from Mike Leigh films, make their characters original and plausible.

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"Desert Flower" tells the incredible true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who escaped a forced marriage at 13 and fled to London, where she became a top model and UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. From the harsh deserts of Somalia to the catwalks of Paris, Waris' journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. With the help of her friend Marylin, a quirky saleswoman, Waris overcomes her difficult past and finds success in the fashion world, using her platform to raise awareness about the harmful practice of FGM. With an impressive cast, including Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, and Craig Parkinson, "Desert Flower" is a moving and inspiring film that will leave you in awe of Waris' strength and courage.

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You can stream Desert Flower on: Apple TV

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Desert Flower include Miss Meadows, The Passion of the Christ, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Help, Doubt, 42.

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Desert Flower was released in theaters on October 9, 2009.