Le sida, tu ne l’attraperas pas (1990)
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Générique principal
LE SIDA, TU NE L'ATTRAPERAS PAS
UN FILM DE PHILIP MATHEWS
D'APRÈS LES DESSINS DE NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE
ANIMATION STEVE DOVAS/BARBARA VISLICK
MUSIQUE DAVID BYRNE
(générique de fin)
SIDA INFO SERVICE
05-36-6636
APPEL GRATUIT
ÉQUIPE D'ANIMATION MARC LITTLEJOHN/CECILIA LAUREYS/JOSEFINA LARRAIN
BLOUM CONDOMINAS/ELISABETH TISO/KATHLEEN D'ALOIA/SARAH EDWARDS
CAMERA DANIEL ESTERMAN/ANIMUS FILMS
MONTEUSE JOCELYNE MELIN
LA VOIX DE MIREILLE D'ARC
PRODUCTION AGENCE FRANÇAISE DE LUTTE CONTRE LE SIDA
ET LA PARTICIPATION DE LA
CAISSE NATIONALE DES TRAVAILLEURS SALARIÉS DE L'ASSURANCE MALADIE
SÉCURITÉ SOCIALE
Contenus
Thèmes médicaux
- Prévention et contrôle des maladies infectieuses et contagieuses. Prévention des épidémies
- Étiologie. Science des causes des maladies
- Physiologie pathologique. Processus, mode d'action des maladies. Pathogénie. Étude de l'origine des maladies
- Antigènes. Anticorps
- Pathologie du système uro-génital. Affections urinaires et génitales
- Maladies infectieuses et contagieuses, fièvres
Sujet
AIDS prevention film intended for a young audience.
Genre dominant
Résumé
Animation presented by Niki de Saint Phalle. The animated film explains the disease and how it is transmitted. Furthermore, it encourages viewers to show solidarity with people who are living with HIV and to protect themselves from AIDS.
Contexte
The AFLS (French Agency for the Fight against AIDS) is responsible for AIDS prevention and funds many initiatives. In this animated film, viewers discover themes developed by the AFLS, from preventing AIDS through the use of condoms to showing solidarity with those who are infected with the disease.
Éléments structurants du film
- Images de reportage : Non.
- Images en plateau : Non.
- Images d'archives : Non.
- Séquences d'animation : Oui.
- Cartons : Non.
- Animateur : Oui.
- Voix off : Oui.
- Interview : Non.
- Musique et bruitages : Oui.
- Images communes avec d'autres films : Non.
Comment le film dirige-t-il le regard du spectateur ?
The animated film provides information on AIDS and its modes of transmission. Viewers are encouraged to adopt certain behaviours, such as having only one sexual partner or using a condom, trusting science and helping those who are living with HIV. Niki de Saint Phalle, an unconventional artist playing the role of a protective mother, lends her fame to the fight against AIDS by advocating for sensible and orderly behaviour. The voice of Mireille Darc, a seductive French actress, lends support to her message. The colourful, unique and artistic drawings occasionally paired with different instrumental music capture and hold the attention of viewers throughout the film, thereby effectively and effortlessly engaging them in the serious topic of AIDS.
Comment la santé et la médecine sont-elles présentées ?
At the start of the film, medicine and health are portrayed as being of interest to everyone as it is an artist who brings up the topic of AIDS in a letter addressed to her children. Yet content of a medical nature is presented by illustrated characters wearing lab coats, thereby suggesting that while medicine can be easily explained to viewers through the use of artistic illustrations and clear, to-the-point dialogue, it is nevertheless the domain of doctors and researchers. The rather brief appearance of these medical experts compared to other characters in the film reinforces the message that AIDS concerns everyone. We can all learn about it, play an active role in protecting ourselves from it and help those infected with it.
Diffusion et réception
Où le film est-il projeté ?
Television.
Communications et événements associés au film
In 1990, AFLS published "Le SIDA, tu ne l'attraperas pas", a book written by Niki de Saint Phalle in collaboration with Philip Mathews.
Public
Young people.
Audience
Descriptif libre
The title of the film and the opening credits appear against a white and orange background respectively. They are written in drawn and painted letters characteristic of naïve art that brings to mind the style of Niki de Saint Phalle.
A woman dressed in shimmering bright orange clothing is seated at a colourful table. In the background, there is a mirror and next to it a table covered with many objects. She is writing a letter addressed to Laura and Philip, her children. An off-screen voice reads the letter: “Last evening, I met a virologist who studies the AIDS virus and a doctor who treats people infected with AIDS. This is what I learned”. This passage matches exactly what Niki de Saint Phalle wrote and told about the origin of the book that inspired this film (See Context paragraph above) (01'00)
Explaining AIDS
The sequences that follow are animated with colourful characters on solid, bright-coloured backgrounds. A woman explains what AIDS and HIV stand for. The modes of transmitting the virus (sperm, vaginal secretions, blood) are explained and illustrated with drawings (example: a syringe, a pregnant woman for mother-to-child transmission, etc.).
Another character explains the difference between being HIV positive and having AIDS. The virus is shown in a blood vessel where antibodies, which develop to fight against the virus, eventually appear. During a period of up to ten or so years, a person who is HIV positive is not necessary ill. Another character explains that thanks to science, light has been quickly shed on the disease. Treatment to slow the disease already exists. (02'36)
Promoting screening
The following sequence encourages screening. “If you’re unsure” – a question mark appears on the screen – “take the test to find out if you have been in contact with the virus”. The character advises unsure viewers to go and see a doctor.
The film comes back to research. “Every day, researchers make progress”. A researcher in a white lab coat is shown stroking his chin with many ideas, depicted using geometric forms, hovering above his head. (02'57)
Modes of transmission
The next sequence comically depicts with the help of a drawing numerous situations in which you should not be afraid of catching the virus. “A cat, a mosquito, cutlery, public toilets, books, going to the hairdresser, etc. will not give you AIDS”. A woman is shown with her back to the viewer straddling a character that resembles a bird of prey. “The AIDS virus is transmitted by having sex. A man can transmit it to another man or to a woman and a woman can transmit it to a man or to her baby”.
The following sequence confirms that the number of infections among young people is constantly increasing. “It is true that couples who are faithful have nothing to fear, but since you are not an angel and love affairs do not always last and since knowing you partner is not enough, protect yourself”. Nightclub scene with music by Talkingheads (David Byrne sings: “Qu'est-ce que j'ai fait ce soir-là ?” (What did I do that night?). “Ladies’ man beware! By protecting yourself, you protect others. AIDS is easy to avoid: use condoms. They are all the rage and also a good method of contraception”. The “ladies’ man” is a young, blond character wearing a suit. Against a pink background, a condom appears and unrolls, revealing colourful designs, including red hearts. The voice-over suggests taking your time when it comes to love and boasts the merits of romance. It maintains that condoms are a simple and effective way to fight against the transmission of AIDS, especially among young people with multiple partners, without specifying if they are heterosexual or homosexual. As a whole, the film remains informative without resorting to fearmongering. Its language suits a young audience, even if its content requires additional explanation. (05'44)
Solidarity with those who are infected
The next sequence encourages viewers to show compassion for and solidarity with people living with HIV. White and black characters share their grievances: “I’m all alone. I lost my job. My friends abandoned me. Help me”. Captivating and melancholic music plays. The voice-over encourages viewers to help people living with HIV by being there for them. The sequence finishes with two characters, one of which is HIV positive, holding one another in a tight embrace.
The mother reappears. She has finished writing her letter which is shown in a close-up: “Dear Philip, Dear Laura, Be careful and if you have questions, let’s talk about it together. I love you, hugs and kisses, Mum”.
The number for the AIDS Info Service reappears.
Notes complémentaires
In the preface of a book published in 1990, which reuses text and illustrations from the animated film (or perhaps the animated film is taken from the book?), Niki de Saint Phalle writes: “In 1984, a great friend of mine, immunologist Silvio Barandun, came to see me. He spoke to me about AIDS, explaining that we were facing a serious epidemic that was going to affect a lot of people. The main issue was informing the public. He asked me to collaborate with him in writing a book that was both joyful and scientific. The first book was published in 1985. It is a new version of the same idea”. The book is also subsidized by the AFLS. In her book, Niki de Saint Phalle thanks Willy Rozenbaum and Bill Haseltine for their collaboration.
Références et documents externes
- Thèse Florence Hartheiser (2017)
Le dessin animé au service de l’éducation sanitaire, Thèse de médecine, Université de Strasbourg, 2017. - Thèse Maryse Contal (2013)
Communication audio-visuelle sanitaire : Etude d’un corpus de films de prévention contre le sida produits entre 1987 et 1999, Thèse de médecine, Université de Strasbourg, 2013.
Contributeurs
- Auteurs de la fiche : Élisabeth Fuchs, Maryse Contal
- 2 Traducteurs_vers_anglais : Sherry Stanbury