Desert Flower
“The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Desert Flower Official Trailer {HD}
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-09
Top Cast
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Liya Kebede
Waris Dirie
Sally Hawkins
Marylin
Craig Parkinson
Neil
Meera Syal
Pushpa Patel
Anthony Mackie
Harold Jackson
Juliet Stevenson
Lucinda
Timothy Spall
Terry Donaldson
Lucrezia Phantazia
Girl in Boardinghouse
Soraya Omar-Scego
Young Waris
Anna Hilgedieck
Girl in Shower
Matthew Alexander Kaufman
Fastfood Manager
Prashant Prabhakar
Kami
Tim Seyfi
Simon
Teresa Churcher
Nurse Anne
William de Coverly
Doctor
Nick Raio
Truck Driver New York
Anastasia Hille
Journalist
Safa Idriss Nour
Little Waris
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherry Hormann
- Screenplay & Story
- Smita Bhide, Waris Dirie, Sherry Hormann
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Desert Flower
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Somali, French
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.7M
- Production Studios
- Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Film, MTM West Television & Film, Dor Film, Bac Films, Dolphin Film Production, Schenk Productions, The Match Factory, BSI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherry Hormann
Smita Bhide, Waris Dirie, Sherry Hormann
Martin Todsharow
Ken Kelsch
Department Leadership Roster
Sherry Hormann
Director
Jamie Leonard
Production Design
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Flower
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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 female genital mutilation.
Who directed Desert Flower?
Desert Flower was directed by Sherry Hormann.
Who stars in Desert Flower?
The principal cast of Desert Flower includes Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal, Anthony Mackie.
When was Desert Flower released and how long is it?
Desert Flower was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
How much did Desert Flower make at the box office?
Desert Flower grossed $14.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Flower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Flower was composed by Martin Todsharow.
Is Desert Flower based on a book or true story?
Desert Flower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Waris Dirie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Flower?
Desert Flower holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).