A beautiful girl is looking for a man for 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 ....
Directed by Kidi Bebey, Cameroon; based on an original idea by Salimata Sy, aged 11, Senegal.
The Films
Since the project was launched in 1997, a total of 33 SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films based on winning contest ideas have been produced – an average of three films per year. Some or all of these films, which vary in length from 2 to 15 minutes, are now available in 28 languages (including sign language).
The SCENARIOS films are created by Africa’s most celebrated filmmakers, among them the continent’s premier female director – Fanta Régina Nacro of Burkina Faso – and four men who have won the grand prize at the Pan-African Film Festival (FESPACO, Africa’s Oscars): Cheick Oumar Sissoko of Mali, Newton I. Aduaka of Nigeria, Idrissa Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso, and Abderrahmane Sissako of Mauritania.
The films are effective at generating dialogue and personal reflection about AIDS; at improving attitudes towards those most affected by the epidemic and so helping to combat stigma and discrimination; and at encouraging people to protect themselves from infection. They are highly valued by broadcasters, NGOs and CBOs, schools and businesses across the continent and beyond.
Documents containing synopses of the SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films and tips on using them effectively, as well as a one-page table showing the 33 film titles and the HIV-related topics covered in a given film, can be found in the film users' guide section. The scripts (dialogues) of
the films in English, French, Portuguese and many other languages are available on the film dubbing page. These scripts often prove helpful to people who use the SCENARIOS films in language classes and to those who draw on the films' story lines as the basis for community theater pieces.
Production of additional SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films, based on winning entries from the 2007/8 contest and addressing key current HIV-related topics, will commence in the course of 2009.
Follow the links below for detailed information about each of the films and to watch them in streaming media (high speed connection recommended). In addition, all of the films can be viewed in 16 languages on Youtube.
We would be grateful for your critical comments about SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films, especially so that we can make sure that future SCENARIOS films are as useful as possible. Please share your thoughts with us at info@globaldialogues.org. Thank you. Enjoy the films!
THE SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA FILMS:
The Shop (2'21"), directed by Idrissa Ouédraogo, based on an original idea by Olga Ouédraogo, aged 20, Burkina Faso
Reasons for a Smile (7'25"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on original ideas by: Ndlangamandla Phindile, aged 20, and Ndlangamandla Zanele, aged 16, Swaziland; Léandrine Baganda, aged 23, Democratic Republic of Congo; Sheikh Omar Taal, aged 15, The Gambia; Danga Essigué Désiré, aged 20, Chad; Samira Gomes Furtado, aged 17, Cape Verde; Madiène Niang, aged 21, Senegal; Celestine Nnodim, aged 22, Nigeria; Ninelle N’Siloulou, aged 23, Brazzaville, Congo
Iron Will (5'09"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on an idea by Malick Diop Yade, aged 18, Senegal
Safe Journey (7'56"), directed by Newton I. Aduaka, Nigeria; based on an original idea by Marcel C. Sourou Gninkinme, aged 24, Benin
Just Once (2'17"), directed by Idrissa Ouédraogo, based on an original idea by Diarra Diakhaté, aged 17, Senegal
The General Assembly of Diseases (8'46"), a cartoon by Pierre Sauvalle, Cameroon, based on an idea by Mamadou Macki Bah, aged 17, Mali
The Champions (14'57"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on original ideas by Abdoul-Razakh Cissé, aged 22, Burkina Faso, and Facely Jefami Millimono, aged 19, Guinea
The Bottom Line (12'55"), directed by Hamet Fall Diagne, based on an original idea by Fatimata Ba, aged 21, Senegal
Sexually Transmitted Marks (6'54"), directed by Abderrahmane Sissako; based on original ideas by Kossi Yesunyo Gossou, aged 18, Togo, and Régis Nkouma, aged 20, Republic of Congo
The Tree and the Wind (8'56"), directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun; based on ideas by Adama Ouédraogo, 20, Burkina Faso; Aïchata Diallo, 21, Mali; Badibalaki Wembie, 18, Togo
The Warrior (2'39") by Idrissa Ouédraogo, based on an original idea by Amy Badiane, aged 14, Senegal
No Time to Drop Your Guard (9'17"), co-directed by Hamet Fall Diagne and Olga Kiswendsida Ouédraogo; written by Hamet Fall Diagne, Senegal
Looking for a Brave Man (6'10"), by Kidi Bebey, based on an idea by Salimata Sy, aged 11, Senegal
Never Alone (1'41"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro; based on an original idea by Christian Abidi Businge, aged 10, Uganda
The Expert (5'00"), directed by Newton I. Aduaka; based on an original idea by Jean Vincent Digbé Grobly, aged 18, Côte d'Ivoire
A Love Story (7'25"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro; based on an orginal idea by Jean-Paul Brice Affana Affana, aged 17, Cameroon.
Under Pressure (5'58"), co-directed by Olga Kiswendsida Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso, and Hamet Fall Diagne, Senegal; based on an original idea by Oby Akaneme, aged 23, Nigeria
To listen to a 7-minute radio report about SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA, with special emphasis on the film Under Pressure, please click here. This report was produced by Felicity Thompson in Bamako, Mali, in 2008.
For Aicha (4'12"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Dieudonné Ouedraogo, aged 16, Burkina Faso
A Ring on her Finger (4'12"), by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on an idea by El Hadji Malick Seck, aged 20, Senegal
Shared Hope (5'53"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an idea by Andréa Ouédraogo, aged 21, Burkina Faso
The Voice of Reason (4'50"), by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on an idea by Haby Fall, aged 20, Senegal, and her team
My Brother, (8'13"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Justin Correa, aged 23, Senegal
Advice from an Aunt (2'26"), by Idrissa Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso, based on an idea by Arame Dièye, aged 16, Senegal
Uncle Ali (6'32"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Cheikh Birahim Ndao, aged 17, Senegal
Good Reasons (5'05"), directed by Abderrahmane Sissako; based on original ideas by Ndèye Diasse Samb, aged 18, Senegal, and Guy Merlin Wayap, aged 21, Cameroon
A Call to Action (7'54"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, Burkina Faso; based on ideas by Grace Dovi Nassiva, aged 15, Ghana, and Maman Lawali Tankari, aged 20, Niger
Rhythms of Friendship (3'06"), directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Mali; based on an original idea by Chibuzo Mbata, aged 23, Nigeria
The First Step (6'26"), directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, Mauritania; based on original ideas by Médard Kiénou, 20, Burkina Faso; Liliane Sipouwoua, 18, Cameroon; and Carmelle Nadège Hounnou, 20, Benin
Peace of Mind (8'33"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro; based on an original idea by Olivier Kaboré, aged 22, Burkina Faso
The Heart of the Matter (8'41"), directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun; based on an original idea by Sandra Nsambi Nzali, aged 20, Democratic Republic of Congo
The Volcano (8'38"), directed by Hamet Fall Diagne; based on original ideas by Liboke Limpho, aged 22, Lesotho; Egbeleye Azeezat, age 23, Nigeria; Ntamba Alon Johnas, age 18, Tanzania
African Solidarity (10'30"), directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Chad; based on original ideas by Ibrahim Barry, aged 14, Mali, and Margaret Marire, aged 18, Kenya
To the Rescue (4'21), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Olga Ouédraogo, aged 22, Burkina Faso
Since the project was launched in 1997, a total of 33 SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films based on winning contest ideas have been produced – an average of three films per year. Some or all of these films, which vary in length from 2 to 15 minutes, are now available in 28 languages (including sign language).
The SCENARIOS films are created by Africa’s most celebrated filmmakers, among them the continent’s premier female director – Fanta Régina Nacro of Burkina Faso – and four men who have won the grand prize at the Pan-African Film Festival (FESPACO, Africa’s Oscars): Cheick Oumar Sissoko of Mali, Newton I. Aduaka of Nigeria, Idrissa Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso, and Abderrahmane Sissako of Mauritania.
The films are effective at generating dialogue and personal reflection about AIDS; at improving attitudes towards those most affected by the epidemic and so helping to combat stigma and discrimination; and at encouraging people to protect themselves from infection. They are highly valued by broadcasters, NGOs and CBOs, schools and businesses across the continent and beyond.
Documents containing synopses of the SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films and tips on using them effectively, as well as a one-page table showing the 33 film titles and the HIV-related topics covered in a given film, can be found in the film users' guide section. The scripts (dialogues) of
Production of additional SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA films, based on winning entries from the 2007/8 contest and addressing key current HIV-related topics, will commence in the course of 2009.
Follow the links below for detailed information about each of the films and to watch them in streaming media (high speed connection recommended). In addition, all of the films can be viewed in 16 languages on Youtube.
Reasons for a Smile (7'25"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on original ideas by: Ndlangamandla Phindile, aged 20, and Ndlangamandla Zanele, aged 16, Swaziland; Léandrine Baganda, aged 23, Democratic Republic of Congo; Sheikh Omar Taal, aged 15, The Gambia; Danga Essigué Désiré, aged 20, Chad; Samira Gomes Furtado, aged 17, Cape Verde; Madiène Niang, aged 21, Senegal; Celestine Nnodim, aged 22, Nigeria; Ninelle N’Siloulou, aged 23, Brazzaville, Congo
Iron Will (5'09"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on an idea by Malick Diop Yade, aged 18, Senegal
Safe Journey (7'56"), directed by Newton I. Aduaka, Nigeria; based on an original idea by Marcel C. Sourou Gninkinme, aged 24, Benin
Just Once (2'17"), directed by Idrissa Ouédraogo, based on an original idea by Diarra Diakhaté, aged 17, Senegal
The General Assembly of Diseases (8'46"), a cartoon by Pierre Sauvalle, Cameroon, based on an idea by Mamadou Macki Bah, aged 17, Mali
The Champions (14'57"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on original ideas by Abdoul-Razakh Cissé, aged 22, Burkina Faso, and Facely Jefami Millimono, aged 19, Guinea
The Bottom Line (12'55"), directed by Hamet Fall Diagne, based on an original idea by Fatimata Ba, aged 21, Senegal
Sexually Transmitted Marks (6'54"), directed by Abderrahmane Sissako; based on original ideas by Kossi Yesunyo Gossou, aged 18, Togo, and Régis Nkouma, aged 20, Republic of Congo
The Tree and the Wind (8'56"), directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun; based on ideas by Adama Ouédraogo, 20, Burkina Faso; Aïchata Diallo, 21, Mali; Badibalaki Wembie, 18, Togo
No Time to Drop Your Guard (9'17"), co-directed by Hamet Fall Diagne and Olga Kiswendsida Ouédraogo; written by Hamet Fall Diagne, Senegal
Looking for a Brave Man (6'10"), by Kidi Bebey, based on an idea by Salimata Sy, aged 11, Senegal
Never Alone (1'41"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro; based on an original idea by Christian Abidi Businge, aged 10, Uganda
The Expert (5'00"), directed by Newton I. Aduaka; based on an original idea by Jean Vincent Digbé Grobly, aged 18, Côte d'Ivoire
A Love Story (7'25"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro; based on an orginal idea by Jean-Paul Brice Affana Affana, aged 17, Cameroon.
Under Pressure (5'58"), co-directed by Olga Kiswendsida Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso, and Hamet Fall Diagne, Senegal; based on an original idea by Oby Akaneme, aged 23, Nigeria
For Aicha (4'12"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Dieudonné Ouedraogo, aged 16, Burkina Faso
A Ring on her Finger (4'12"), by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on an idea by El Hadji Malick Seck, aged 20, Senegal
Shared Hope (5'53"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an idea by Andréa Ouédraogo, aged 21, Burkina Faso
The Voice of Reason (4'50"), by Fanta Régina Nacro, based on an idea by Haby Fall, aged 20, Senegal, and her team
My Brother, (8'13"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Justin Correa, aged 23, Senegal
Advice from an Aunt (2'26"), by Idrissa Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso, based on an idea by Arame Dièye, aged 16, Senegal
Uncle Ali (6'32"), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Cheikh Birahim Ndao, aged 17, Senegal
Good Reasons (5'05"), directed by Abderrahmane Sissako; based on original ideas by Ndèye Diasse Samb, aged 18, Senegal, and Guy Merlin Wayap, aged 21, Cameroon
A Call to Action (7'54"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro, Burkina Faso; based on ideas by Grace Dovi Nassiva, aged 15, Ghana, and Maman Lawali Tankari, aged 20, Niger
Rhythms of Friendship (3'06"), directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Mali; based on an original idea by Chibuzo Mbata, aged 23, Nigeria
The First Step (6'26"), directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, Mauritania; based on original ideas by Médard Kiénou, 20, Burkina Faso; Liliane Sipouwoua, 18, Cameroon; and Carmelle Nadège Hounnou, 20, Benin
Peace of Mind (8'33"), directed by Fanta Régina Nacro; based on an original idea by Olivier Kaboré, aged 22, Burkina Faso
The Heart of the Matter (8'41"),
The Volcano (8'38"), directed by Hamet Fall Diagne; based on original ideas by Liboke Limpho, aged 22, Lesotho; Egbeleye Azeezat, age 23, Nigeria; Ntamba Alon Johnas, age 18, Tanzania
African Solidarity (10'30"), directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Chad; based on original ideas by Ibrahim Barry, aged 14, Mali, and Margaret Marire, aged 18, Kenya
To the Rescue (4'21), by Cheick Oumar Sissoko, based on an original idea by Olga Ouédraogo, aged 22, Burkina Faso
