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Desert Flower

Film · 2009

The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Sherry Hormanndirector · writer
  2. Waris Diriewriter
  3. Smita Bhidewriter
  4. Ken Kelschcinematographer
  5. Martin Todsharowcomposer
  6. Jamie Leonardproduction designer

On screen

  1. Liya Kebedelead actor
  2. Craig Parkinsonlead actor
  3. Meera Syallead actor
  4. Sally Hawkinslead actor
  5. Anna Hilgediecksupporting actor
  6. Matthew Alexander Kaufmansupporting actor
  7. Soraya Omar-Scegosupporting actor
  8. Lucrezia Phantaziasupporting actor
  9. Juliet Stevensonsupporting actor
  10. Timothy Spallsupporting actor
  11. Anthony Mackiesupporting actor
  12. Eckart Frizguest actor
  13. Michele Thevenetguest actor
  14. Safa Idriss Nourguest actor
  15. Emma Kayguest actor
  16. William de Coverlyguest actor
  17. Nick Raioguest actor
  18. Prashant Prabhakarguest actor
  19. Teresa Churcherguest actor
  20. Tim Seyfiguest actor
  21. Nigel Bettsguest actor
  22. Anastasia Hilleguest actor
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From the people who made Desert Flower

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  1. 3096 Days2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Fall for Me2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. 100 Feet2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. 4:44 Last Day on Earth2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The Funeral1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. The Addiction1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. The Elementary Particles2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  11. Fog in August2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Big Night1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Transporter: The Series2013 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Room on the BroomSally HawkinsTimothy Spall2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Code 404Meera Syal2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  3. The Shape of WaterSally Hawkins2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. X+YSally Hawkins2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. Black Mirror: BandersnatchCraig Parkinson2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Jane EyreSally Hawkins2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  12. All or NothingSally HawkinsTimothy Spall2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. Cassandra's DreamSally Hawkins2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Made in DagenhamSally Hawkins2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Happy-Go-LuckySally Hawkins2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Paddington 2Sally Hawkins2017 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  17. The Enfield HauntingJuliet StevensonTimothy Spall2015 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  18. The Lost KingSally Hawkins2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. JekyllMeera Syal2007 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  20. Watership DownCraig Parkinson2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  22. The Phantom of the OpenSally Hawkins2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  23. FingersmithSally Hawkins2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  24. The Best OfferLiya Kebede2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The BrinkMeera Syal2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  26. PaddingtonSally Hawkins2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Black GoldLiya Kebede2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. SambaLiya Kebede2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. MaudieSally Hawkins2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  31. HOUBA! On the Trail of the MarsupilamiLiya Kebede2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Line of DutyCraig Parkinson2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  33. CapitalLiya Kebede2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Drowning by NumbersJuliet Stevenson1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. HuntedMeera Syal2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  36. RivieraJuliet StevensonMeera Syal2017 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  37. GraceCraig Parkinson2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  38. DepartureJuliet Stevenson2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  42. When the Lights Went OutCraig Parkinson2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Beautiful ThingMeera Syal1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  46. Layer CakeSally Hawkins2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. The Last BusTimothy Spall2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Life Is SweetTimothy Spall1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Wild RoseCraig Parkinson2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. ShelterAnthony Mackie2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  54. The Woman in the WindowAnthony Mackie2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. Secrets & LiesTimothy Spall1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Never Let Me GoSally Hawkins2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The Other ManCraig Parkinson2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Finding Your FeetTimothy Spall2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. VatelTimothy Spall2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. From Time to TimeTimothy Spall2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. The Scandalous Lady WCraig Parkinson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. The Wheel of TimeMeera Syal2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  63. SpencerTimothy SpallSally Hawkins2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  64. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetTimothy Spall2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. The Damned UnitedTimothy Spall2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. IOAnthony Mackie2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Mr. TurnerTimothy Spall2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. An EducationSally Hawkins2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Stick ManSally Hawkins2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage EscapadesTimothy Spall2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Topsy-TurvyTimothy Spall1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Absolutely AnythingMeera Syal2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. BroadchurchMeera Syal2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  74. Alice Through the Looking GlassTimothy SpallMeera Syal2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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  76. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire HunterAnthony Mackie2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  83. One of UsJuliet Stevenson2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  84. Runner RunnerAnthony Mackie2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Our Brand Is CrisisAnthony Mackie2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. DenialTimothy Spall2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. ImmortalityTimothy Spall1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Man on a LedgeAnthony Mackie2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. HavenAnthony Mackie2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. She Hate MeAnthony Mackie2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. All the WayAnthony Mackie2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. The RiseTimothy Spall2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. The Adjustment BureauAnthony Mackie2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. SubmarineSally Hawkins2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. Point BlankAnthony Mackie2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. NotoriousAnthony Mackie2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Great ExpectationsSally Hawkins2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. A Boy Called ChristmasSally Hawkins2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. TriageJuliet Stevenson2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. The Love PunchTimothy Spall2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  101. Upside DownTimothy Spall2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. The Hurt LockerAnthony Mackie2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  104. Marvel Studios LegendsAnthony Mackie2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  105. The Fifth EstateAnthony Mackie2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  106. The Last SamuraiTimothy Spall2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. We Are MarshallAnthony Mackie2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. SynchronicAnthony Mackie2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. Death Defying ActsTimothy Spall2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. We Have a GhostAnthony Mackie2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  111. Godzilla: King of the MonstersSally Hawkins2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. Love BiteTimothy Spall2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. Nicholas NicklebyTimothy SpallJuliet Stevenson2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  114. Pain & GainAnthony Mackie2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. EmmaJuliet Stevenson1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. Outside the WireAnthony Mackie2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. EnchantedTimothy Spall2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. Half NelsonAnthony Mackie2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. InfamousJuliet Stevenson2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. The Night BeforeAnthony Mackie2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. Wicked Little LettersTimothy Spall2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. Early ManTimothy Spall2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. Oliver TwistTimothy Spall2007 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  125. SebergAnthony Mackie2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. ElevationAnthony Mackie2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  128. DianaJuliet Stevenson2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. Mona Lisa SmileJuliet Stevenson2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. Renegade NellCraig Parkinson2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  131. HamletTimothy Spall1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. The Good ShepherdLiya Kebede2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  134. City HunterLiya Kebede2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. You Will Meet a Tall Dark StrangerMeera Syal2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  136. Bend It Like BeckhamJuliet Stevenson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. The GiftTim Seyfi2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  138. FreedomlandAnthony Mackie2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. IntimacyTimothy Spall2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. The Falcon and the Winter SoldierAnthony Mackie2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  141. Million Dollar BabyAnthony Mackie2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. The Sheltering SkyTimothy Spall1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. White Hunter, Black HeartTimothy Spall1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  144. Doctor WhoCraig ParkinsonMeera Syal2005 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  145. Virgin TerritoryCraig Parkinson2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Alice in WonderlandTimothy Spall2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Lord of WarLiya Kebede2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. Goodbye JuneTimothy Spall2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. Rock StarTimothy Spall2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. The Secret of MoonacreJuliet Stevenson2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanTimothy Spall2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. The Hate U GiveAnthony Mackie2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. ScoopMeera Syal2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceSally Hawkins1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. Black BooksCraig Parkinson2000 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  156. AppaloosaTimothy Spall2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. The Pale Blue EyeTimothy Spall2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  158. The MusketeersMeera Syal2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  159. The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & PeteAnthony Mackie2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. The King's SpeechTimothy Spall2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsTimothy Spall2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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