Desert Flower

(2009 Re-release)

Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at thirteen when sold to be a mans fourth wife. She works as a maid at the Somalian embassy in London, then in a McDonald's where she's discovered and becomes an international top model. Then, in 1997 she speaks up against female genital mutilation.

Grosses

Norway
$41,554
Summary Details
DistributorSandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB
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Opening$8,000
6 theaters
Release DateJul 1, 2011
MPAAR
Running Time2 hr
GenresBiography Drama
In Release184 days/26 weeks
Widest Release6 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Jul 1-316$8,000-6-$1,333$8,0001
Jul 8-1016$6,220-22.2%6-$1,036$22,5632
Jul 15-1715$3,940-36.7%5-1$788$31,5033
Jul 22-2419$1,390-64.7%2-3$695$38,4184
Jul 29-3123$542-61%1-1$542$41,5545