Desert Flower
"The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world."
Originally released in 2009. Desert Flower is a drama film. directed by Sherry Hormann. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, and Craig Parkinson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (466 votes)
Box Office
$14.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $14,682,943
Production Companies
- Backup Media
- Desert Flower
- Majestic Filmproduktion
- MTM West Television & Film
- Dor Film
- Bac Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Flower about?
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...
Who directed Desert Flower?
Desert Flower was directed by Sherry Hormann.
How long is Desert Flower?
Desert Flower has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Desert Flower released?
Desert Flower was released on September 24, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desert Flower?
The main cast of Desert Flower includes Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal, Anthony Mackie.
Is Desert Flower worth watching?
Desert Flower has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 466 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.