Halima - How to Stay Strong
Halima - Eine Anleitung zum Starksein
Synopsis
Halima underwent an operation to reconstruct her vulva after female genital mutilation. On her journey home, she talks about her way of staying strong. A film about the consequences of FGM, everyday racism in Germany and reality as a female refugee. Halima is a collective figure, representing biography, struggle and point of view of five somali women, who had suffred from FGM/C and worked on the film in all stages of production.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Norwich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Linda Verweyen
- Original Title
- Halima - Eine Anleitung zum Starksein
- Spoken Languages
- German, Somali
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linda Verweyen
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Verweyen
Director
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What is Halima - How to Stay Strong about?
Halima underwent an operation to reconstruct her vulva after female genital mutilation. On her journey home, she talks about her way of staying strong. A film about the consequences of FGM, everyday racism in Germany and reality as a female refugee. Halima is a collective figure, representing biography, struggle and point of view of five somali women, who had suffred from FGM/C and worked on the film in all stages of production.
Who directed Halima - How to Stay Strong?
Halima - How to Stay Strong was directed by Linda Verweyen.
Who stars in Halima - How to Stay Strong?
The principal cast of Halima - How to Stay Strong includes Not specified.
When was Halima - How to Stay Strong released and how long is it?
Halima - How to Stay Strong was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 25m.