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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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To the rescue (04:21)
In a hotel lift, a businessman’s composure is ruffled when a stunning young professional woman walks in. As he is leaving the lift, a string of condoms falls from his pocket. The young woman discovers the condoms and imagines with horror the potential consequences for the young man and his woman if he discovers his loss too late. She resolves to overcome her embarrassment and go to his rescue….
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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My brother (08:13)
Salif, 13 years old, believes that he is very trendy with his fashionable clothes. But he also believes that being nasty towards others is part of being “in”. At school, he refuses to sit next to Doudou, an AIDS orphan, using as an excuse the fact that "prevention is better than cure". His teacher is furious and sends him to an information centre so he may write an essay on AIDS.
Idea : Justin Corréa, 23 years old (Senegal) / Directed by: Cheick Oumar Sissoko (2001, 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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Under Pressure (05:58)
A group of girls at her school ridicules Amaka because she does not have a mobile phone yet. How will she react when the smooth-talking, forty-something Nico offers his “help” in the matter?
Idea: Oby Akaneme, aged 23 (Nigeria) / Directed by: Hamet Fall Diagne and Olga Kiswendsida Ouédraogo (2004, Senegal and 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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A Call to Action
Young Sali Arkutu is determined to take action. Alarmed at how HIV has affected the lives of people close to her, especially a cherished teacher, she launches an appeal for improved access to anti-retroviral treatment in her country. Her voice is heard, loud and clear, at the very highest level.
Idea: Grace Dovi Nassiva, aged 15 (Ghana) and Maman Lawali Tankari, aged 20 (Niger) / Directed by: Fanta Regina Nacro (2004, Burkina Faso).
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