HALIMA – HOW TO STAY STRONG
Participative Fiction / 2024



This film is centred around a woman affected by GFM (genital female mutilation).
It explores topics like everyday racism, migration and resilience.
Halima is a pioneering work participative filmmaking: Five remarkable women from Somalia, none of whom had previous filmmaking experience, co-wrote the script based on their personal experiences. They joined our all-female crew, acted, and supported us shaping this film from pre-to post-production.
The story of Halima is told in the finished film as much as it is told in its creation. Inclusive, empowering, and full of hope.



Entire film upon request. Please get in touch
Written & directed by
Linda Verweyen
Fahma Farah
Cast
Fartun Abdulkhdir
Dr. Dan mon O’Dey
Mowlid Hussein
Ferhat Keskin
Cinematography
Sophie Krabbe
Eido Mohamed Abdillahi
Set Design
Cecile Nitsch
Jawahir Mohamed Siad
Colour Grading
Lea Pech
Editing
Jana Stallein
Sound
Daria Somesan
Jenny Winter
Music
Sarah Fartuun Heinze
