Summer of Movies - I'm a little bit nervous about "Desert Flower"

Pete, i'm confused.

I love Liya Kebede. I know this story (about Waris Dirie - a Somalian desert nomad who fled a forced teen marriage to a man old enough to be her grandfather, only to end up in London where she was discovered and became a top model in the 90's. She then went on to tell her story about female genital mutilation - phew!), and I totally respect this story. But I am not sure if I am excited about this film?
Perhaps it is because I haven't read the book (Sin, i know.) I am vehemently against "watching the film before you have read the book" as it almost always ruins it (Hello - everyone who went to see Eat Pray Love? Shame on you).
I just can't put my finger on it.

I don't know if I will see it at the cinema - or maybe I will if I manage to finish the book before it goes to DVD. I didn't even know this film had been made (thank goodness for my excellent local film house - The Nova in Cartlon! - who showcases all the films that I would otherwise not know about).

I must admit - the stills of this film are gorgeous, even though the trailer leaves me a little dry.

Liya Kebede and Waris Dirie are uncanny lookalikes, and it will be refreshing to see a true story of such weighty subject matter make it to the big screen. Maybe i'm a little worried about Liya Kebede's acting skills.

What do you think?



Peter: I watched the preview and it looks like a made for Hallmark film to me, no wonder your not excited. It does have Sally Hawkins in it so it must not suck. Hmm. 


I never read the book first - who has time? Besides, if you like the film then you can read the book.