Who is the prototype of "Desert Flower"?

The prototype of "Desert Flower" is the Somali black model Wallis Diri.

This is a novel based on her real experience of cruel circumcision, which was later made into a movie. "Desert Flower" is a drama film directed by Sherry Holman, starring Leah Kebede, Sally Hawkins and others. The film tells the story of Wallis' rise from the deserts of Somalia to becoming one of the world's top models.

Introduction

Waris Dili was born in the desolate Somali desert. She had to undergo cruel female circumcision when she was 3 years old. When she was 12 years old, she was married off by her father for five camels. A 60-year-old man escaped from marriage barefoot and almost lost his life in the desert. Later, she went to London and was taken in by the kind-hearted Marilyn. She met fashion photographer Donaldson in the restaurant where she worked. Finally, she became the world's top supermodel and devoted herself to the cause of women's liberation.

"Desert Flower" is based on a true story. It not only allows more and more people to understand the phenomenon of cruel female circumcision in some African countries, but also allows government leaders and the public to truly understand The harm caused by female circumcision makes it very practical to completely eliminate this bad habit from society.