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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)

A short film about the tradition of forced marriage in a world with AIDS. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

Discrimination of people affected by HIV/AIDS. 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, a child orphaned because of AIDS, 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. Directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko (Mali), based on an idea by Justin Corr a, 23 years old (Senegal). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

Tradition and AIDS in Africa. What to do when the respect of tradition is at odds with the community's health? Idea: Adama Ou draogo, aged 20 (Burkina Faso), A chata Diallo, aged 21 (Mali) and Badibalaki Wembie, aged 18 (Togo) / Directed by: Mahamet-Saleh Haroun (Chad) A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

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 Ou draogo (Burkina Faso and Senegal). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

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. Directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko (Mali); based on an idea by Cheick Birahim Ndao, aged 17 (Senegal). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

This is the story of two young people in love. As individuals and as a couple, how will they deal with the fact that one of them is living with HIV? What is, after all, the heart of the matter? Idea: Sandra Nsambi-Nzali, aged 20 (Democratic Republic of Congo) / Directed by: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (Chad).

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.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)

A man returns home from the fields, eager to make love to his wife. She lives with HIV and insists on using a condom. Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, he has to travel everywhere to find condoms. Finally, he succeeds, and races home on his bicycle only to discover that his wife has a surprise for him! Idea : Diarra Diakhat , aged 17 (Senegal) / Directed by: Idrissa Ou draogo (Burkina Faso). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

Annie is in despair. She confides her painful secret in her friend Myriam. Annie has just discovered she is HIV+. Myriam offers her words of reassurance and hope. But Annie, still in a state of shock and panic, reacts violently. How could Myriam have any idea what she is going through? Idea: Andr a Ou draogo, aged 21 (Burkina Faso) / Directed by: Cheick Oumar Sissoko (Burkina Faso). A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)