Waris Dirie
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Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at 13 to escape an arranged marriage. She's becomes a cleaner at the Somali embassy in London then McDonald's, where she's discovered and becomes an int'l...
Desert Flower is a 2009 German biographical film directed by Sherry Hormann. It stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins and Craig Parkinson, and is based on the Somali-born model Waris Dirie's autobiography.
24 Sep 2009 · Based on the autobiography of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who became a supermodel and a UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. The film follows her journey from childhood to adulthood, from Africa to Europe, and from oppression to empowerment.
11 Dis 2020 · Watch Desert Flower (2009) Trailer on The Match Factory »Desert Flower« recounts Waris Dirie's fascinating path from the deserts of Africa to the catwalks of the world.
A biographical film about Waris Dirie, a Somalian model and activist who escaped from a forced marriage and became a UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. The plot follows her journey from childhood to fame and advocacy, with some gaps and trivia.
Adapted from Waris Dirie's bestselling autobiography, Desert Flower recounts the incredible story of how an African nomad overcame considerable odds and unspeakable...
Her story touched the hearts of millions: Waris Dirie's book DESERT FLOWER, which recounts her incredible journey from an African nomad to an international top model, became a worldwide...
