Synopsis : A young man – and he alone – believes that his HIV-positive status is written on his forehead. Directed by Fanta Régina Nacro of Burkina Faso (http://www.fanta-nacro.com). Based on original ideas by Abigael Akinyi Vera Ojwang’, age 22, Kenya, and Rachel Nishimwe, age 18, Rwanda. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
She's a young beauty who wants a cell phone. He's a 40-something snake who wants her body. Will she make the deal? Materialism in a world with AIDS. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
"Since when is dancing with someone the same as unprotected sex?!" 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. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
What would your family do if a young nephew were about to become an orphan? 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. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
A short film about the tradition of forced marriage in a world with AIDS. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
In the course of one family’s day, the parents and their children independently come to the conclusion that it’s time to have a discussion about HIV/AIDS. The problem is … who will take the first step? A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
Dr. Kambu, a stuffy, pretentious specialist on HIV/AIDS, is giving a live TV interview. During the interview, with the whole world watching, we discover that Dr. Kambu really is an expert when it comes to finding creative ways to deal with an acute case of temptation! A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
Strong women in the face of HIV. Aliou has bought his girlfriend Nancy a new dress, which she eagerly tries on. Meanwhile, thinking that Nancy will reward his generosity, he surreptitiously arms himself with a condom. But Aliou hasn't reckoned with Nancy's reaction … or her resolve to stick to her own AIDS prevention strategy. Idea: El Hadji Malick Seck, aged 20 (Senegal) / Directed by: Fanta Régina Nacro (Burkina Faso). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
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 (Chad). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)
Activism in the face of HIV. 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 (Burkina Faso). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.glob...