directed by: Sherry Hormann, year: 2009
actors: Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall

Desert Flower chronicles Waris Dirie's extraordinary journey from a nomadic Somali childhood to international modeling stardom, and her courageous use of influence to combat female genital mutilation. After escaping an arranged marriage, she travels to London, captivates the fashion world, and becomes a powerful advocate for women's rights. The film blends intimate family memory with global issues, portraying resilience, cultural conflict, and the price of speaking out, as Dirie redefines her destiny.

Refugees, Biographical Drama, Drama, Biography, Historical, Women’s Rights