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AIDS epidemicSee the 3 films on this theme
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The Warrior (02:39)
A young warrior who loves his country hears about the devastation caused by AIDS. He is under the misapprehension that AIDS is a human enemy and sets off to fight "him". In the course of his search, he encounters a beautiful woman who informs him about the epidemic... and demonstrates a truly effective way of fighting it!
Idea: Ami Badiane, aged 14 (Senegal) / Directed by: Idrissa Ouédraogo (1997, Burkina Faso).
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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Peace of mind (8'33)
Patrick has made a big, unprotected mistake. He discovers that the best way to recover his peace of mind is to get tested for HIV, and he finds that the test really isn’t as hard as he thought.
Idea: Olivier Kaboré, aged 22 (Burkina Faso) / Directed by: Fanta Regina Nacro (2004, Burkina Faso).
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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Uncle Ali (06:32)
Cheikh’s favourite uncle, Ali, is very ill and comes to live with him and his family. Ali has AIDS and has been thrown out of his home because his neighbours imagine that they can catch HIV through everyday exchanges with him. Cheikh learns that his own presence, respect and affection can help Ali fight his illness.
Idea: Cheick Birahim Ndao, aged 17 (Senegal) / Directed by: Cheick Oumar Sissoko (2000, Senegal).
Living positively with HIVSee the 5 films on this theme
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A Love Story (07:25)
For many different reasons, a woman wants to give up and stop her antiretroviral treatment. It is up to her husband to come up with the right arguments to convince her to stay the course.
Idea: Jean-Paul Brice Affana Affana, aged 17 (Cameroon) / Directed by: Fanta Regina Nacro (2006, Burkina Faso).
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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