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Themes - Thèmes - Temas
AIDS epidemicSee the 3 films on this theme
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The General Assembly of Diseases (08:46)
The germs are angry and afraid because humanity has been making such great strides against them. They greet the arrival of "Overlord AIDS" with joy, who has found a strategy to weaken the human body: attacking the human body's defence system! How can we outsmart AIDS and protect ourselves from him and his cronies?
Idea: Mamadou Macki Bah, aged 17 (Mali) / Directed by: Pierre Sauvalle (Cameroon). Pictoon Studios’ animation (2000, Senegal).
PreventionSee the 6 films on this theme
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The Shop (02:21)
Adama wants to make love to Kady. She insists on a condom so he goes to the shop to buy some. But he hadn't realised how embarrassed he would feel buying condoms in front of other people…
Idea : Olga Ouédraogo, aged 20 (Burkina Faso) / Directed by: Idrissa Ouédraogo (1997, Burkina Faso).
Voluntary counseling & testingSee the 4 films on this theme
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Looking for a Brave Man (06:10)
A beautiful young woman is looking for a man to have a serious relationship, but not just any guy. She categorically insists that he be responsible and brave: he must be willing to get tested for ….
Idea: Salimata Sy, aged 11 (Senegal) / Directed by: Kidi Bebey (2006, Cameroon).
HIV/AIDS in the workplaceSee the film on this theme
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The Bottom Line (12:55)
The boss is deeply concerned. He has become aware that some of his employees are living with HIV, and he knows he must do something. But what? Between moral imperatives and making a good profit, where is the common ground?
Idea: Fatimata Bâ, aged 21 (Senegal) / Directed by: Hamet Fall Diagne (2007, Senegal).
Discrimination and stigmaSee the 3 films on this theme
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Rhythms of Friendship (03:06)
Dancing at her friends’ wedding celebration, graceful Victoria dazzles the guests … until HIV-related stigma shows up. But her friends work together to put the joy back in Victoria’s step, and a big smile on her face.
Idea: Chibuzo Mbata, aged 23 (Nigeria) / Directed by: Cheick Oumar Sissoko (2004, Mali).
Living positively with HIVSee the 5 films on this theme
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No Time to Drop Your Guard (09:17)
Abu, the dashing star of talk radio, cannot believe his ears when a young caller says that protecting herself from HIV is no longer important, because AIDS medicines are now available. In dramatic fashion, Abu drives home the point that this is no time to drop one’s guard.
Idea: Hamet Fall Diagne (Senegal) / Directed by: Hamet Fall Diagne and Olga Kiswendsida Ouédraogo (2004, Burkina Faso and Senegal).
Women’s vulnerabilitySee the 8 films on this theme
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Advice from an aunt (02:26)
Nina is about to go meet up with her boyfriend, Adama. Nina's aunt, sensing that it might be a good time to talk with her niece about men and their predatory instincts, provides some matter-of-fact advice.
Idea: Aram Dièye, aged 16 (Senegal) / Directed by: Idrissa Ouédraogo (2000, Burkina Faso).
Orphans & vulnerable childrenSee the film on this theme
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Never Alone (01:41)
Little Sam is struggling to understand what happened to his daddy, why his mummy is so sick, and why his aunt keeps telling him she will always be there for him.
Idea: Christian Abidi Businge, aged 10 (Uganda) / Directed by: Fanta Regina Nacro (2004, Burkina Faso).
Support from family & friendsSee the 2 films on this theme
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African Solidarity (10:30)
A compassionate family elder, proud of his continent’s legendary solidarity, calls on the extended family to stand tall in a time of need: One of their own is living with AIDS and cannot cover the costs of life-extending medicines on his own.
Idea: Ibrahim Barry, aged 14 (Mali) et Margaret Marire, aged 18 (Kenya) / Directed by: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (2003, Chad).
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