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

Brazil
$201,442
Summary Details
Distributor
Opening$58,353
36 theaters
Release DateJun 25, 2010
MPAAR
Running Time2 hr
GenresBiography Drama
In Release190 days/27 weeks
Widest Release36 theaters