An Ordinary Life

An Ordinary Life

This documentary film follows Fadhumo and Helen, two refugee women—one in Tel Aviv, the other in Berlin—bound by friendship, resilience, and a shared struggle for dignity. Facing discrimination and displacement, they become powerful social activists, fighting to uplift women like themselves. Directed by Efrat Shalom Danon and Gili Danon, the film explores the stark contrast between Israeli and German immigration policies, while revealing the universal refugee experience: a life shaped by bureaucracy, reliant on kindness, and fueled by hope for a better future.

Directed By: Efrat Shalom Danon & Gili Danon
Produced By: Osnat Trabelsi, Efrat Shalom Danon & Gili Danon.
Co-Producer: Sorin Manu
Release Year: 2019

An Ordinary Life
  • An Ordinary Life

    This documentary film follows Fadhumo and Helen, two refugee women—one in Tel Aviv, the other in Berlin—bound by friendship, resilience, and a shared struggle for dignity. Facing discrimination and displacement, they become powerful social activists, fighting to uplift women like themselves. Dire...