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Waris Dirie grows up in a nomadic family in the Somali desert. At the age of thirteen, when her father decides to marry her off to a much older man, she runs away. Alone and with no certainty of finding safety, Waris crosses the desert and eventually makes her way to London, where she has to rebuild her life from scratch. Unable to speak English and with no money or legal documents, she works as a domestic servant. After the Somali embassy closes, Waris is left with nowhere to turn. Her friendship with Marilyn, a lively and kind-hearted young woman, gives her a glimpse of a different life — one in which she can make her own choices. Everything changes when a renowned photographer discovers her. Waris unexpectedly enters the world of fashion and soon becomes a successful model. Yet behind the glamour of the catwalks and photo shoots lies a painful secret from her childhood that she has spent years trying to hide. When Waris finally finds the courage to speak about what happened to her, her story reaches far beyond the fashion world. She uses her newfound fame to raise awareness about female genital mutilation and to speak out for girls who may face the same fate. Her journey from a nomadic girl in the desert to an internationally recognized model becomes a powerful story of survival, courage, and finding the strength to change the lives of others.
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When was “Desert Flower” released?
Premiere: 24 September 2009.
How long is “Desert Flower”?
Runtime: 2 h.
Who stars in “Desert Flower”?
Starring: Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal and others.
Who directed “Desert Flower”?
Director: Sherry Hormann.
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