Project Detail

The Bad Sickness in Papua New Guinea

Synopsis

The first reported case of HIV in Papua New Guinea was in 1987. Since then, this 'Bad Sickness', perceived to be a punishment from God, has penetrated into the lives of the people and torn apart communities. In the atmosphere of silence, stigma breeds, and people are left to die.

This film features the lives of extraordinary people who have been affected by HIV and are actively challenging prevailing social attitudes and behaviours.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 23 mins
Format: MiniDV
Director: Wendy Zakiewicz
Producer: Wendy Zakiewicz
Editor: Wendy Zakiewicz
Composer: Amon Serum, Friends Foundation Choir

Genre

Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Sales Company

Wendy Zakiewicz

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